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Canada Advances to Semifinals with 6-3 Victory Over Czechia
Mason McTavish and Kent Johnson power Canada to a 6-3 win against Czechia, securing a spot in the World Junior Championship semifinals.
Sweden Defeats Latvia 5-1; Markstrom Makes 20 Saves to Set Up U.S. Quarterfinal
Sweden advanced to the Olympic quarterfinals with a 5-1 victory over Latvia, led by goals from Adrian Kempe and Gabriel Landeskog.
NHL Roster Freeze Ends Feb. 22 as Kings Lose Kevin Fiala to Leg Fracture
The Los Angeles Kings face a season-ending leg injury to Kevin Fiala as the NHL roster freeze prepares to lift on February 22.
U.S. to Face Canada in Predicted Olympic Men's Hockey Gold Medal Final
Projections for the Olympic men's hockey medal round indicate a star-filled final matchup between the United States and Canada.
Jeff Skinner Clears Waivers After Recording 13 Points in 32 Games for Sharks
Veteran forward Jeff Skinner cleared waivers on Tuesday following a mutual decision to part ways with the San Jose Sharks.
Olympic Hockey Tournament Analysis: Standouts and Surprises Enter Knockout Round
The men's Olympic hockey tournament transitions to the knockout round following a group stage defined by surprising individual overperformers and unexpected disappointments.
Hurricanes Sign Brandon Bussi to 3-Year, $5.7M Extension After 23-Win Start
The Carolina Hurricanes secured goaltender Brandon Bussi with a three-year, $5.7 million contract extension following his franchise-record nine-game winning streak.
Matthews Scores Twice, Hellebuyck Makes 23 Saves as U.S. Defeats Germany 5-1
Captain Auston Matthews recorded two goals and an assist as the U.S. defeats Germany 5-1 to secure the second seed in the Olympic knockout round.
Kevin Fiala Out for Season After Surgery for Fractured Left Lower Leg
Los Angeles Kings winger Kevin Fiala will miss the remainder of the regular season following successful surgery to repair fractures in his left lower leg.