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Canada Secures 5-1 Victory Over Switzerland to Reach 10-1 Goal Differential
A dominant five-goal performance propelled Canada to their second win of the tournament, maintaining a nearly flawless defensive record through two games.
Canada Secures 5-2 Victory Over Czechia in 2024 World Junior Opener
A three-goal second period propelled Canada to a 5-2 win against Czechia, featuring a 35-shot offensive barrage and elite special teams execution.
Macklin Celebrini Scores Opening Olympic Goal Amid Meteoric Rise to NHL
Macklin Celebrini solidified his status as a phenom by scoring the opening Olympic goal for Team Canada during his rapid ascent to the NHL.
Slovakia Upsets Finland 4-1 Behind Slafkovsky Brace and 39 Hlavaj Saves
Juraj Slafkovsky scored two goals as Slovakia upsets Finland 4-1 to open the first Olympic men's hockey tournament featuring NHL players in over a decade.
Celebrini and Binnington Lead Canada to 5-0 Shutout Over Czechia in Olympic Opener
Macklin Celebrini scored the opening goal and Jordan Binnington made 26 saves as Canada defeated Czechia 5-0 in the NHL's return to the Olympics.
Nelson Nets Two as U.S. Men's Hockey Overwhelms Latvia 5-1 in Milan
The United States opened their Olympic campaign with a 5-1 victory over Latvia, featuring a 38-18 shot advantage and two goals from forward Brock Nelson.
Team USA vs Latvia: U.S. Dominates Group C Opener with 5-1 Victory
Team USA vs Latvia resulted in a 5-1 win for the United States, placing the squad at the top of the Group C standings.
Latvia Levels Score Following Early Brady Tkachuk Goal Against Team USA
Brady Tkachuk opened the scoring for Team USA, but Latvia responded to even the game in an Olympic matchup featuring NHL players for the first time since 2014.
Olympics Men's Hockey: USA and Canada Debut Among Eight Teams on Thursday
Eight teams compete in Olympics men's hockey this Thursday, featuring the first tournament appearances for both the USA and Canada.
U.S. Men's Hockey Launches Gold Medal Campaign Thursday Against Latvia
The United States men's national ice hockey team opens its Olympic schedule this Thursday with a high-stakes preliminary round matchup against Latvia.
2026 Olympic Men's Hockey: NHL Stars Return as Canada Eyes 10th Gold
NHL players return to the 2026 Olympic men's hockey tournament for the first time since 2014, with Canada entering at +120 gold medal odds.
Canada (+115) and USA (+175) Set Pace in Gold Medal Betting Odds
DraftKings Sportsbook has established Canada as the +115 favorite, followed by the United States at +175, in the opening gold medal betting odds for the next Olympic cycle.
U.S. Men's Hockey: The Statistical Case for Gold Over Canada
A deep dive into the metrics and strategic advantages that could propel the U.S. men's hockey team to a gold medal victory over their Canadian rivals.
Olympic Men's Hockey Tournament: Essential Intel for Returning NHL Fans
This guide provides the key intel for the Olympic men's hockey tournament, specifically designed for fans tuning back into the sport after a long hiatus.
Pavel Zacha Injury Forces Czechia to Replace Bruins Center with Filip Chlapík
Boston Bruins center Pavel Zacha will miss the Milan Cortina Games due to injury, with Filip Chlapík named as his replacement for the Olympic tournament.
Auston Matthews Appointed Captain of U.S. Men’s Olympic Hockey Team
USA Hockey has officially designated Auston Matthews as the captain for the men's national team ahead of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Gavin McKenna Felony Charge Dropped: Legal Relief for Penn State Hockey Star
Penn State hockey standout and NHL prospect Gavin McKenna has seen his felony aggravated assault charge dropped by the Centre County District Attorney.
NHL Power Rankings: Analyzing the Top 32 Teams Heading Into the Olympic Break
As the league pauses for the Milan Cortina Winter Games, our latest NHL Power Rankings break down the elite contenders and the struggling basement dwellers.
Capitals Bolster Roster: Pierre-Luc Dubois and Logan Thompson Return to Action
The Washington Capitals activate Dubois and goaltender Logan Thompson just in time for their final matchup before the Olympic hiatus.
Seth Jarvis Team Canada Roster Move: Hurricanes Star Replaces Brayden Point
Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis has been officially named to the 2026 Olympic roster, with Seth Jarvis Team Canada news breaking after Brayden Point's injury.
Caleb Jones Suspension: Penguins Defenseman Banned 20 Games for PED Violation
The NHL has announced a 20-game Caleb Jones suspension following a violation of the league's performance-enhancing substances program.
Zach Werenski Point Streak Hits Seven as Blue Jackets Shut Out Blackhawks
Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski extended his impressive Zach Werenski point streak to seven games during a dominant 4-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.
New Jersey Devils Acquire Nick Bjugstad from Blues in Pre-Freeze Blockbuster
The New Jersey Devils have bolstered their forward depth by completing a Nick Bjugstad trade with the St. Louis Blues just moments before the roster freeze.
Blockbuster Artemi Panarin Trade: Rangers Send Star Forward to LA Kings
The New York Rangers have completed a massive Artemi Panarin trade, sending the elite playmaker to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for prospect Liam Greentree.