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On Monday, Feb. 9, USA and Switzerland faced off for both teams’ third game of the 2026 Winter Olympics Tournament. Heading into this game, Switzerland had one win and one loss, while the USA had yet to drop a game. Related: Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics Women’s Hockey Tournament Early in the first period…
On Monday, Feb. 2, the Prudential Center looked nothing like a hockey arena. Instead, the space where the New Jersey Devils‘ ice typically lies was transformed into a professional curling rink, while the surrounding floor turned into a casino lounge with poker, roulette, blackjack and craps tables. This was all for the fifth annual Devils…
As the 2026 Winter Olympics unfold in Milano Cortina, Auston Matthews will be leading Team USA as the captain. In many ways, this assignment is an opportunity to prove his naysayers wrong. With questions surrounding his ability to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs, what he’ll be doing over the next couple of weeks is more…
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…
