Finland was one stop from the gold medal game and then watched it slip away in the final minute. The Lions built a 2-0 lead, absorbed long stretches without the puck, and still carried a 2-1 edge into the third. Canada tied it at even strength, then won it on a late power play at…
On Friday, Canada and Finland faced off in the first of two semi-final games at the 2026 Winter Olympics to determine which team would play in the gold-medal game on Sunday. Both clubs faced adversity heading into the contest, but neither team relied on excuses, playing with all the grit and passion they could muster. Related: Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics…
Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Follow Winter Olympic SportsPersonalize Your Feed Canada’s gold-medal dream in men’s hockey at the Milan Cortina Olympics remains on course. Nathan…
In today’s look at important offseason trades over the years, we set our sights back to 1967.  While this particular deal did not take place at the NHL Annual Meetings held in the first week in June, it is inextricably linked to the events that were scheduled for that gathering. June 6, 1967: NHL Expansion Day…
The health and projection of quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is the most pivotal factor in the Atlanta Falcons’ future. Selected by Atlanta with the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Penix has started just 12 games over his first two seasons due to a combination of being behind veteran Kirk Cousins for the…
Veteran goaltender Calvin Pickard made his return to the Bakersfield Condors on Tuesday, practicing with the American Hockey League (AHL) team for the first time in more than two years. Pickard last donned a Condors jersey in November 2023, just before he was recalled by the Edmonton Oilers. Against the odds, Pickard became a fixture…
Could the NFL Combine be considered the Super Bowl of the summer? The annual pre-draft event features over 300 draft prospects, and kicks off on Monday, Feb. 23. It will conclude on Monday, March 2. Will any prospect, in the process of impressing NFL scouts and GMs, also etch their name in the Combine history…
Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Follow Winter Olympic SportsPersonalize Your Feed The Canadians will be playing without their captain, Sidney Crosby, in today’s semifinal game against…
Team Finland has announced their Mens 2026 Olympics roster in Milan. This will be the first time NHL players will be participating in the Olympics since 2014, which took place in Sochi, Russia. Related: USA Announces 2026 Olympic Men’s Hockey Roster Hockey is set to start on Feb. 11 at the games. However, Dec. 31 was the roster…
As the Olympics close out and the NHL inches closer to a return, the Montreal Canadiens seem to be a team ready to contend, and could be buyers at the upcoming trade deadline. While it seems as though the market is thinning for top-six forwards, the Canadiens will likely want to make a splash for…
