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Connor Hellebuyck started in goal for Team USA against Germany on Sunday, stopping 23 of 24 shots faced in a dominant 5-1 victory. This win secured Team USA's unbeaten finish in Olympic group play. Hellebuyck had previously made 17 saves in Thursday's 5-1 win over Latvia and served as Jeremy Swayman's backup during Saturday's 6-3 victory against Denmark.
Tom Wilson dropped the gloves late in Canada's game against France on Sunday. Wilson's action was in response to an opposing player delivering a forearm to the head of his teammate, Nathan MacKinnon, minutes earlier. The incident occurred during the Olympic hockey game.
Nathan MacKinnon received a forearm to the head during Canada's game against France on Sunday. Teammate Tom Wilson subsequently dropped the gloves with the opposing player responsible for the hit. The incident occurred minutes before Wilson's retaliatory action in the Olympic hockey match.
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby delivered a stellar performance for Team Canada, recording a goal and two assists in their overwhelming 10-2 triumph against France on Sunday. Crosby's three points were crucial in Canada's offensive explosion, highlighting his continued impact in international competition. His contribution was key to securing a dominant victory.
Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid showcased a dominant performance for Team Canada, contributing a goal and two assists in their commanding 10-2 victory over France on Sunday. McDavid's three-point effort was instrumental in Canada's high-scoring affair, demonstrating his offensive prowess on the international stage. His strong outing helped lead Canada to a decisive win.
Frederik Andersen, 36, is confirmed to start Sunday's Olympic round-robin game in goal for Denmark against Latvia. This will mark his second appearance in the tournament, having previously started Denmark's opening group play game against Germany where he stopped 23 of 26 shots. After getting Saturday's game off due to a back-to-back schedule, Andersen returns to the net, aiming to lead his team in the ongoing Olympic competition.
Arturs Silovs is slated to start in goal for Latvia against Denmark on Sunday at the 2026 Winter Olympics. This follows his impressive 26-save performance in Saturday's 4-3 victory over Germany. Through two appearances in the tournament, Silovs currently holds a 1-1-0 record, a 3.00 goals-against average, and an .886 save percentage. He will look to build on his recent success as he patrols the crease for his team.
Martin Necas delivered a strong performance for Czechia in their 4-3 overtime loss to Switzerland in Olympic round-robin play Sunday. The Colorado Avalanche forward scored one goal and added two assists, firing seven shots on net. His late regulation goal forced overtime. Necas is now tied for third in the Olympics with five points and is expected to continue leading Czechia's offense alongside David Pastrnak as bracket play begins, with a small chance to lead the tournament in points if Czechia can make a run at the gold medal game.
Roman Josi was a key contributor for Switzerland in their 4-3 overtime victory over Czechia during Olympic round-robin play Sunday. The Nashville Predators defenseman scored a goal and distributed an assist, placing three shots on net. Both of his points came in the second period, with Josi leveling the score before setting up Timo Meier's power-play goal for a 2-1 lead. Josi now has three points and eight shots on net across three round-robin games and will be crucial for Switzerland's offense in bracket play.
St. Louis Blues netminder Jordan Binnington is slated to start for Canada against France on Sunday at the 2026 Winter Olympics. This follows his impressive 26-save shutout in Canada's 5-0 victory over Czechia on Thursday. Binnington had been rested for Canada's second tournament game, where Logan Thompson made 24 saves in a 5-1 win against Switzerland.
Matthew Schaefer, the 18-year-old New York Islanders defenseman, is the overwhelming favorite for the 2026 Calder Trophy, currently holding -1000 odds as of February 15th. Halfway through the 2025-26 NHL season and heading into the Olympic break, Schaefer leads contenders like Ivan Demidov (+900), Beckett Sennecke, and Jesper Wallstedt, making him a strong candidate to win the award.
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen is a player to watch as the 2026 NHL trade deadline approaches. The right-shot blueliner has been a trade candidate for some time, with interest dependent on his health. Potential landing spots include the Detroit Red Wings, who need a right-shot defenseman with size and have cap space; the Dallas Stars, also seeking a right-shot defenseman; and the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have been previously linked to Ristolainen and need to improve their defensive right side.
Flyers forward prospect Alex Bump, 22, returned to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms' lineup Saturday night after a lengthy injury absence, having played only one game since December 19. In his return, Bump recorded three shots on goal, took one penalty, and finished with a -2 rating as the Phantoms lost 5-2. His injury came at an unfortunate time for his NHL prospects, with teammate Denver Barkey now ahead of him on the organizational depth chart.
Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson surprised the Lions du Lac St-Louis Pee Wee team at practice, where his jersey was retired in September. Matheson, who turns 32 this month, signed a five-year extension with the Canadiens in November, including a three-year full no-movement clause. He averages nearly 25 minutes of ice time and has recorded 28 points in 54 games, nearing last season's total, proving to be an absolute workhorse on defense.
Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal is expected to start for Czechia against Switzerland on Sunday at the 2026 Winter Olympics. This follows his recent performance where he stopped 31 of 36 shots in a 5-0 loss to Team Canada on Thursday. Dostal did not play in Czechia's subsequent 6-3 victory over France on Friday. For the 2025-26 NHL season, Dostal holds a 21-13-2 record with a 2.92 GAA and an .897 save percentage in 38 outings with the Ducks.
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin, participating in his second-career Olympic game, contributed to Team USA's 6-3 victory over Team Denmark on Saturday. Larkin skated for 12:31 and registered four shots on goal as the Americans overcame an early 2-1 deficit to secure the win. This result moves Team USA closer to clinching Group C in the men’s hockey tournament at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026.
Ottawa Senators prospect Mads Sogaard sustained an undisclosed injury, forcing him to exit Denmark's 6-3 Olympic loss to Team USA midway through the third period. Making his Olympic debut, he stopped 32 of 37 shots. His availability for Sunday's game against Latvia is uncertain. Earlier, he was expected to start against the Americans, a daunting test. He has a 4-8-4 record with a 3.30 GAA and .889 save percentage in 18 AHL appearances this season, and 1-0 with a 4.65 GAA and .833 SV% in 2 NHL games.
Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson was involved in the play that resulted in Los Angeles Kings' Kevin Fiala sustaining a gruesome, season-ending leg injury during Switzerland's game against Canada. While Fiala was carted off the ice, multiple sources, including Czechia's Michal Kempny and the article's author, clarified that it was "an unlucky accident" and "not a dirty hit," but rather an "unfortunate freak play." Wilson also played on a line with Nick Suzuki and Brandon Hagel during Canada's 5-1 win over Switzerland.
Los Angeles Kings forward Kevin Fiala (leg) underwent surgery Saturday, ending his season. He sustained a gruesome leg injury Friday versus Canada after getting tangled with Tom Wilson, requiring him to be carted off the ice. An NHL source confirmed the season-ending nature. Kings teammate Adrian Kempe called it "tough for him personally and for us as a team." Fiala concludes his season with 40 points in 46 games. The injury is a blow to the Kings, who are three points out of a wild-card spot. The team hopes he will be ready for training camp in September.
Montreal Canadiens rookie Ivan Demidov has been back on the ice in Brossard for several days, preparing for the team's official practice. On Friday morning, he was joined by teammates Kirby Dach and Jake Evans at the CN Sports Complex. The three players took shots on guest goalie David Savard, a former blueliner. This early return highlights Demidov's eagerness to get back to work ahead of the Canadiens' official practice on Tuesday afternoon.
