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On Thursday, Feb. 19, the USA and Canada faced off in the women’s Olympic ice hockey tournament to play for the gold medal game. Related: Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics Women’s Hockey Tournament Canada faced two power-play opportunities in the first period but couldn’t capitalize. Towards the end of the period, Canada took a…
The Chicago Blackhawks were in a slump going into the Olympic break, with only two wins in their previous eight games. But that is the beauty of a break. Sometimes it comes at an inopportune time, maybe for a team like the Columbus Blue Jackets, who were red-hot, winning seven straight going into the break….
As the Montreal Canadiens continue to battle in a tight playoff race, much of the attention is naturally focused on the standings and the trade deadline. But behind the scenes, Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton are staring at another layer of complexity: key pending restricted free agents (RFAs). The decisions surrounding Zachary Bolduc, Kirby Dach,…
We could have some drama behind the scenes with the Edmonton Oilers. In a move that had been hinted at early in the Olympic break, it was confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that Paul Coffey will be returning to the bench for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. Coffey will return back to his regular position…
When the NHL resumes play after the Olympic break, the New York Rangers only have four games before the 2026 Trade Deadline. While teams are not allowed to make trades during the Olympic break, they can still talk about making deals. Rangers general manager Chris Drury has already traded Artemi Panarin, and if he wants…
The Winter Olympics are getting closer to a conclusion and the Colorado Avalanche have had an impact on the teams that have reached the semifinals. While a handful of players continue to focus on a gold medal, Avalanche management are focusing on the stretch run prior to the NHL playoffs. The Avalanche continue to be…
Toronto Maple Leafs fans are riding an emotional rollercoaster after Mitch Marner’s dramatic overtime winner for Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The former Toronto star, now with the Vegas Golden Knights, buried a backhand far-post goal just 1:22 into 3-on-3 overtime to lift Canada past Czechia 4-3 in the quarterfinal in Milan-Cortina on…
Even with the NHL on pause for the Milano Cortina Olympics, the Vancouver Canucks are hardly quiet. Between young players gaining experience on the international stage, tough breaks for veterans, and promising prospects continuing to develop in Abbotsford, there’s plenty to track. For a team struggling at the bottom of the standings, it’s the small…
It might be the Olympic break, but the Toronto Maple Leafs still manage to keep themselves in the headlines. Some of it is coming from Europe, where a couple of big names are making noise on the international stage. Some of it is closer to home, where roster shuffles and prospect progress continue to hint…
*This article was originally published in Sep. 2018, completely rewritten in Aug. 2023, and updated in Aug. 2025. When you think of a Winnipeg Jets jersey, what’s the first one you think of? Is it the current home blues or away whites? Is it the ’90s jersey Teemu Selanne wore when he put up 76…
