After winning Olympic gold at the 2026 Winter Games, Team USA honored the late Johnny Gaudreau by skating his No. 13 jersey around the ice. His legacy lives on in the skill, passion, and joy he brought to the game across the country.

For the first time since 1980, Team USA stands atop the Olympic hockey podium, beating Canada 4–3 in a heart-stopping overtime showdown. With clutch goals from Brady Tkachuk and Quinn Hughes, and Jack Hughes the Americans capped a thrilling run that will be remembered for generations.

The Washington Capitals signed goaltender Mitch Gibson to a two-year, two-way contract, adding depth to their system. Gibson’s strong AHL play shows his potential for the NHL.

Quinn Hughes scored the overtime winner as the U.S. edged Sweden 2-1 in the Olympic quarterfinals. The thrilling victory sends the Americans to the semifinals, keeping their gold medal hopes alive.

A disappointing upper-body injury has kept Pavel Zacha out of the Olympics, denying him the chance to represent Czechia. While frustrated to miss the tournament, Zacha is shifting his focus toward recovering and returning to Boston’s lineup for the second half of the season.

Czech head coach Radim Rulík expressed his frustration after a 4–3 overtime loss to Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics, criticizing inconsistent and biased officiating. Despite his disappointment, he praised his team for their resilience and performance.

Team Canada faced a major setback when Sidney Crosby left the ice with a lower-body injury during the Olympic quarterfinals. Despite his absence, the team fought hard to keep their gold medal hopes alive.

At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Team USA has powered its way to the gold-medal game, outscoring opponents 31–1 and riding a record five straight shutouts into a highly anticipated final against rival Canada. Now, after a historic 5–0 statement win in the preliminary round, the Americans must prove their dominance once more with Olympic gold on the line.

The Olympic men’s hockey knockout stage is here, and individual stars are taking center ice. Players like David Pastrňák, Connor Bedard, Auston Matthews, and William Nylander are carrying their teams, with every shift potentially deciding who moves closer to a medal and who goes home.

Canada men's national ice hockey team opened the 2026 Olympics with a 5-0 win over Czech Republic men's national ice hockey team as Jordan Binnington made 26 saves for the shutout. Five different goal scorers powered Canada in a statement victory.

Connor Hellebuyck got the nod in net for Team USA’s Olympic opener against Latvia and delivered a steady performance as the Americans secured a 5–1 victory. After a tight first period, the U.S. exploded offensively opening the 2026 Winter Games in dominant fashion.

Aerin Frankel made Olympic history in Milan by becoming the first goaltender ever to shut out Team Canada in women’s Olympic hockey. Her poised 20-save performance not only stunned a longtime rival but also marked a defining moment in one of the sport’s fiercest international matchups.

Canada has turned Olympic men’s hockey into a tradition of gold, while the United States has too often settled for silver despite elite talent. As the 2026 Games approach, the same question looms again: will Canada continue to rule the podium, or can Team USA finally break through when it matters most?

NHL stars return to the Olympic stage as men’s ice hockey takes center stage at the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina. With best-on-best competition back for the first time since 2014, marquee matchups featuring Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews, and Leon Draisaitl headline a must-watch tournament from February 11–22.

Maddie Rooney, a standout U.S. goaltender who helped deliver Olympic gold in 2018 and silver in 2022, will not be playing in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games. Her absence highlights how competitive and deep the U.S. women’s hockey roster has become, with several newer goaltenders earning selection this cycle.