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Five moments to remember from men’s hockey in Milan

From the golden goal to smaller gestures, Scott Burnside reflects on the standout moments of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

Scott BurnsideFeb 25, 2026 • 7 min read

Player Features

Team USA comes out on top against Team Canada in instant Olympic classic

Team USA comes out on top to defeat Team Canada 2-1 in overtime to win first Olympic gold in men’s hockey since 1980.

Scott BurnsideFeb 22, 2026 • 7 min read

Player Features

Canada versus U.S. Olympic matchup continues storied rivalry

Team USA is looking for it's first Olympic gold in men's hockey since 1980.

Scott BurnsideFeb 21, 2026 • 7 min read

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Hockey Headlines

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Oilers acquire defenseman Connor Murphy from the Blackhawks ahead of the NHL trade deadline

The Edmonton Oilers are fortifying their defense ahead of the NHL trade deadline as they look to make another deep run in the playoffs.

The Canadian PressMar 2, 2026 • 3 min read

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby sidelined at least a month after Olympic injury

Sidney Crosby says he felt he was "close" to playing in the men's hockey gold-medal game at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

The Canadian PressFeb 25, 2026 • 2 min read

Kraken agree to 2-year extensions with forwards Ben Meyers and Ryan Winterton

Meyers, 27, has split time this season between the Kraken and the Coachella Valley Firebirds, Seattle's American Hockey League affiliate. In 31 games with Seattle, Meyers has five goals and six assists.

The Canadian PressFeb 24, 2026 • 1 min read

Avalanche acquire veteran D Brett Kulak from Pittsburgh for D Samuel Girard and a draft pick

The Pittsburgh Penguins sent the veteran defenseman to Colorado on Tuesday in exchange for defenseman Samuel Girard and a second-round pick in the 2028 draft.

The Canadian PressFeb 24, 2026 • 1 min read

Finland wins the Olympic bronze medal in men's hockey by beating Slovakia 6-1

Finland won the bronze medal in men’s hockey at the Olympics for a third consecutive time with NHL players participating.

Feb 21, 2026 • 1 min read

Bettman says the NHL has more Olympic content access in Milan and hopes for further progress

NHL players are participating in their first Olympics since 2014.

Feb 12, 2026 • 4 min read

Patrick Kane passes Mike Modano for the most NHL points by a US-born player

Kane became the highest-scoring United States-born player in NHL history, passing Mike Modano with an assist for his 1,375th point on an assist Thursday night for the Detroit Red Wings against the Washington Capitals.

The Canadian PressJan 30, 2026 • 3 min read

'Where I fell in love with hockey': NHLers look back at their outdoor rink memories

Vegas Golden Knights centre Jack Eichel, who grew up just outside Boston, remembers feeling free on the local ponds each winter.

The Canadian PressJan 28, 2026 • 4 min read

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