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sports1 hour ago•11 min saved

Panarin Debut Sparks Kings’ Return Clash With Vegas

post-Olympic break preview: the LA Kings host the Vegas Golden Knights in a Pacific Division showdown as Artemi Panarin makes his Kings debut. Mikey Anderson and Alex Turcotte are expected to be activated from injured reserve and available tonight, while Doughty, Armia and Kuemper are set to return or dress for the Kings, with Forsberg likely getting the start in goal. Vegas is missing Jack Eichel and Noah Hanafin and has several Olympians TBD, creating a prime chance for Los Angeles to kickstart the home stretch. The Kings have struggled at home this season and will look to capitalize in the coming three-game homestand to turn their campaign around.

via LA Kings Insider|

#alex-turcotte #artemi-panarin #hockey

sports1 hour ago•3 min saved

Capitals sprint past Flyers to reopen post-Olympics with a 3-1 win

In their first game after the Olympic break, the Washington Capitals defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-1. Hendrix Lapierre set up Rasmus Sandin for the opener, Noah Cates tied it early in the third, Declan Chisholm assisted Trevor van Riemsdyk on the go-ahead goal, and Aliaksei Protas added a short-handed empty-netter to seal the victory.

via RMNB|

#game-recap #hockey #nhl

sports1 hour ago•16 min saved

Knight shifts focus to U.S. women's hockey gold after Trump remark

Hilary Knight says the focus should stay on the United States’ 2026 Milan Winter Olympics women’s hockey gold, brushing off Donald Trump’s distasteful joke and celebrating the team’s victory over Canada, including Knight’s opening goal in the gold-medal game.

via AP News|

#hilary-knight #hockey #olympics

politics8 hours ago•73 min saved

Kash Patel’s Italian Trip Sparks Leaks as Hockey Time Surpasses Meetings

A leaked itinerary and NYT report show FBI Director Kash Patel spent roughly six-and-a-half hours at hockey games during a taxpayer-funded Milan trip for the Winter Olympics, with only a fraction of time in official meetings, prompting questions about the trip’s purpose and security implications. The FBI insists the leak is a criminal act, while supporters say the visit included productive security and counterterrorism work; critics point to private-jet use and perceived blurring of personal time and official duties, spurring calls for oversight.

via The Daily Beast|

#fbi #hockey #italy

sports13 hours ago•3 min saved

Pat McAfee funds Team USA's $150K gold-medal celebration in Miami

Pat McAfee surprised Team USA by picking up a $150,000 champagne tab at E11EVEN Miami to celebrate the hockey team’s gold-medal win over Canada, with players seen partying and champagne flowing as McAfee praised the squad in a video; the week also featured a viral Trump call and a White House appearance by some players.

via New York Post|

#celebration #hockey #pat-mcafee

sports14 hours ago•27 min saved

NHL Deadline Looms as Front Offices Bet Big on Deadline Moves

With the NHL trade deadline looming (March 6 at 3 p.m. ET), The Athletic’s Chris Johnston updates the Big Board to highlight top players likely to move as teams decide whether to sell assets. The Rangers, Flames and Canucks have already moved pieces, and multiple contenders are weighing center, winger and defense upgrades while navigating cap and no-trade constraints. The list features marquee names such as Vincent Trocheck, Jordan Binnington, Elias Pettersson, and others, underscoring the high-stakes sprint toward the deadline.

via The New York Times|

#big-board #front-office #hockey

sports1 day ago•2 min saved

USA-Canada OT Gold Delivers Record Viewership for Milan Cortina Hockey

NBCUniversal’s Milan Cortina 2026 men’s Olympic hockey final averaged 18.6 million viewers on NBC/Peacock with a peak of 26.0 million during the overtime game-winner, drawing a total of 20.7 million across NBC, Peacock and USA Network. It marked the most-watched pre-9 a.m. ET sporting event in U.S. history, NBC Sports’ second-most watched hockey game ever, and the network’s top non-NFL streaming event with 3.7 million Peacock streams, plus 2.1 million viewers for encores.

via NBC Sports|

#hockey #nbcsports #olympics

sports1 day ago•4 min saved

U.S. Hockey Wins Gold, Sparks Record Olympic TV Viewership

The U.S. men’s hockey team defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime to win Olympic gold in Milan-Cortina, drawing 20.7 million viewers across NBC platforms with a peak of 26 million, the most-watched pre-9 a.m. ET sporting event in U.S. history and NBC’s second-most watched hockey game ever. NBC reported 23.5 million U.S. viewers across all platforms for the Games, as Team USA won 12 gold medals—a Winter Games high and about a 96% increase from Beijing—with 15 days of the Olympics topping 20 million viewers.

via New York Post|

#hockey #nbc-sports #olympics

sports1 day ago•6 min saved

Hughes brothers defend U.S. hockey amid backlash over Trump call

Jack and Quinn Hughes addressed the backlash surrounding the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team’s post-Olympic call with President Trump, defending their celebration and saying they’re proud of both the men’s and women’s teams. Trump invited the men to the State of the Union, while USA Hockey confirmed the women’s team couldn’t attend due to scheduling; players can decide individually about attendance as the NHL season continues.

via The New York Times|

#backlash #hockey #jack-hughes

sports2 days ago•3 min saved

MacKinnon’s Plushie Moment Captures Canada’s Olympic Heartbreak vs. USA

Canada lost 2-1 in overtime to the United States in the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic men’s hockey final. Nathan MacKinnon’s unimpressed reaction to receiving a stuffed mascot after the defeat went viral as Jack Hughes scored the overtime winner. Connor McDavid was named Olympic MVP with 13 points, while coach Jon Cooper criticized the tournament’s 3-on-3 overtime format. Canada outshot the U.S. 42-28 but couldn’t convert the chances.

via Sports Illustrated|

#hockey #jack-hughes #mackinnon

sports2 days ago•2 min saved

U.S. men’s hockey lands in South Florida after Olympic gold in Milan

The U.S. men's hockey team arrived in South Florida after defeating Canada for Olympic gold in Milan, greeted at Miami International Airport with a water salute as Jack Hughes scored the 3-on-3 OT winner; the players will celebrate later at E11EVEN Miami despite a tight rest window.

via CBS News|

#celebration #hockey #miami

sports2 days ago•10 min saved

Canada's Milan heartbreak signals a bright hockey horizon

Canada settled for silver after a 2-1 overtime loss to the United States in Milan, with the outcome decided by split-second decisions and outstanding goaltending. Despite outshooting the U.S. 42-28 and dominating the final 40 minutes, Canada couldn't finish its many chances. The piece says the margins are razor-thin and this setback doesn't threaten Canada's hockey future, which looks bright with a pipeline of stars like Bedard and Celebrini.

via The New York Times|

#analysis #canada #hockey

sports2 days ago•34 min saved

Gold on Ice, Memory in Tow: USA Hockey Honors Johnny Gaudreau in a Stellar Victory

Team USA captured its third Olympic gold in men’s hockey in dramatic overtime against Canada, a win wrapped in a poignant tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau as teammates carried his memory—and his family’s presence—onto the ice, highlighting the sport’s celebrated “hockey brotherhood” and the broader themes of resilience, family, and sportsmanship surrounding the gold-medal moment.

via OutKick|

#gold-medal #hockey #johnny-gaudreau

olympics2 days ago•6 min saved

Hellebuyck's Iron Will Sends USA to Olympic Gold

Connor Hellebuyck's standout goaltending carried the U.S. to a 2-1 overtime win over Canada in the Olympic men's hockey final, stopping 41 shots and nearly dictating the game's tempo; the piece argues the result was fair despite Canada’s dominance and laments the fleeting overtime, celebrating 3-on-3 hockey as entertainment while praising the American win.

via Defector|

#hellebuyck #hockey #olympics

sports2 days ago•4 min saved

Cooper Blasts TV-Driven Overtime After Canada Falls to the U.S. in Milan

Canada coach Jon Cooper criticized the Olympic 3-on-3 overtime format as TV-driven after the U.S. beat Canada 2-1 in Milan on Jack Hughes’s OT winner, despite Canada dominating regulation and featuring top scorers like McDavid; Connor Hellebuyck made 41 saves to seal the gold, marking the United States’ first hockey gold since 1980.

via New York Post|

#canada #hockey #jack-hughes