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The Tampa Bay Lightning have entered the NHL’s Olympic break on a high note, leading the Atlantic Division. The league is paused until Feb. 25. However, the biggest storylines for the week revolve around who is not playing, as injuries have forced two key stars out of the Winter Olympics. Point and Cirelli Out of…
The NHL season is currently paused for the 2026 Winter Olympic Break, which runs from Feb. 5 through Feb. 25. While the Los Angeles Kings as a team are off, attention turns to the five Kings players representing their countries in Milano Cortina. The Olympic Break & Playoff Push The Kings entered the break in…
The key storyline for the Vegas Golden Knights this week is the Olympic Break, with no NHL games until Feb. 25. The focus shifts entirely to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, where a significant portion of the Golden Knights’ roster (and coaching staff) has departed to represent their respective nations. The Olympic Exodus The…
The San Jose Sharks are on hiatus from NHL play due to the 2026 Winter Olympics break. There are no regular-season NHL games scheduled. The focus of the week ahead for Sharks fans shifts entirely to the international stage in Milan, Italy, where key Sharks players will represent their countries: Macklin Celebrini (Canada) Philipp Kurashev (Switzerland) Pavol…
With the 2026 men’s Olympic hockey tournament set to begin in just a few days, the global spotlight turns to one of sport’s grandest stages. After being absent from the 2018 and 2022 Winter Games, NHL players are relishing the long-awaited chance to represent their countries and reignite international rivalries. For the New Jersey Devils,…
The Columbus Blue Jackets entered the Olympic Break as the hottest team in the league, but they still have work to do if they want to stay hot. Head Coach Rick Bowness talked about how proud he was of his team following a 4-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Feb. 4, but he also…
The Winter Olympics are here, and the NHL is participating for the first time since 2014. The 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia, had many great moments. Teemu Selanne scored two goals for Team Finland to win the bronze medal in his last Olympic game. Carey Price stopped all 24 shots in a 3-0 victory over…
Using their first-round choice in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected 6-foot-5, 239-pound center Frederik Gauthier from Laval, Quebec. The choice made sense. Gauthier carried size, and in his 2012-13 season in juniors with Rimouski Oceanic, he scored 22 goals and added 38 assists (for 60 points) in 62 Quebec Maritimes…
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 Macklin Celebrini knows the puck bounced his way. Set to become the youngest player to…
For the first time since 2014, the NHL has returned to the Winter Olympic Games! While it was a long road to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, it feels right to finally see the best hockey players in the world donning the crest of their homeland and competing for gold. With excitement in…
