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Slovakians around the world are jumping for joy today after their men’s hockey team continued its remarkable run at the Olympics with a 5-2 quarterfinal victory over Germany, becoming the first nation to secure a spot in the medal round. Slovakia has been the surprise of the tournament so far,...
Head coach Jon Cooper reacts to Team Canada’s dramatic 4-3 win over Czechia in the quarterfinal of the 2026 Winter Olympic hockey tournament. On Mitch Marner coming up big with the OT winner: This is the — one, two, three, four — fourth tournament I’ve coached Mitch, and he has delivered in every one of […] The post Jon Cooper on Mitch Marner’s OT winner for Team Canada: “This is the fourth tournament I’ve coached Mitch, and he’s delivered in every one of them at the biggest moments” appear...
The Chicago Blackhawks called up defensemen Sam Rinzel and Kevin Korchinski on Wednesday morning. The move corresponds with the placement of defenseman Wyatt Kaiser on injured reserve. Blackhawks have called up Sam Rinzel and Kevin Korchinski and placed Wyatt Kaiser on IR. — Ben Pope (@BenPopeCST) February 18, 2026 Wyatt Kaiser was injured in the Blackhawks’ 4-0 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Feb. 4, their final game before the Olympic break. With Kaiser on injured reserv...
Welcome to the Philadelphia Flyers Top 25 Under 25 ranking, Winter 2026 edition. Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be putting out our ranking of the, well, top 25 players in the Flyers organization who are under 25 years old. A total of 13 writers at Broad Street Hockey submitted ballots and here is the consensus ranking. We’re continuing to work our way through the middle of our ranking, and we’re not too far away from getting into the really good stuff — the top-10. But before we mov...
After Wednesday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed Morgan Rielly’s chance to reset over the break, the team’s goals during this week of practice, and the Olympic action over in Milan. For someone like Morgan Rielly, who the team leans on so much, what does it mean to get him some rest over the break, […] The post Craig Berube on Morgan Rielly’s reset over the Leafs’ break: “He looks like he is in a lot better place than he was — mentally, too” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstov...
For those concerned about Team Canada not having any adversity so far in the Olympics, you got it. Exhale. Connor McDavid and Team Canada survive and advance as Mitch Marner scored 1:22 into 3-on-3 overtime to complete the comeback and defeat Czechia 4-3 in a tense, thrilling, and dramatic hockey game. Canada will advance to…
A record nine out LGBTQ players will vie for Olympic gold in women's hockey when Canada plays the U.S. on Thursday in Milan. The post Record 9 out LGBTQ stars headline USA-Canada Olympic women’s hockey final appeared first on Outsports .
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rangers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. In these early days of spring training, there are a gaggle of pitchers who are in […]
On October 15, 165 caps and 48 goals after making her international debut, Jess Fishlock decided it was time to let others take the mantle. Now, she’s back in an entirely different role. After retiring from international play with the Wales Women’s National Team in October, Fishlock is returning as a technical assistant for Rhian […]
The Edmonton Oilers are bringing Paul Coffey back to their coaching staff. Rumours began to swirl ahead of the Olympic break about Coffey’s potential return, but they seemed to be just that. Until Wednesday, that is, when the team announced the move. Paul Coffey is returning to the #Oilers coaching staff. https://t.co/A8ekYJUdwr — Edmonton Oilers…
Happy Wednesday. I have the Canada/Czechia game on this morning. As I’m watching, it is tied in the second. It is far too intense at the moment. The Jays’ news of the morning is that Anthony Santander told reporters that MRIs, last season, didn’t show the tear in his shoulder, but when he started up […]
Hilary Knight and Brittany Bowe will soon be married. 'Olympics brought us together. This one made us forever.' The post Hilary Knight proposes to Brittany Bowe 4 years after their Olympic first date appeared first on Outsports .
Troubling news out of Milan, where Sidney Crosby suffered an apparent leg injury in Team Canada’s quarterfinal game in the 2026 Olympics against Czechia that has knocked him out of the game. Crosby took a heavy hit in the second period from Czech defender Radko Gudas and had his legs buckle under him. Seconds later, […]
The mini training camp continues with a second straight day on the ice for the Jets.
The Jets have a massive need at the quarterback position heading into the offseason. Of the possible options, Kyler Murray is one of the biggest names on the market. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell recently proposed the following trade to bring Murray to New York. Jets get: QB Kyler Murray, 2026 sixth-round pickCardinals get: 2026 fourth-round pick Midway through the […]
The Philadelphia Flyers have resumed practicing although the hockey games are still being played in Italy. The season has 26 games left in it, and the Flyers need to go on a very hot streak with as many regulation wins as possible to even be in the running for a playoff spot. But beyond that, there are a few Flyers who have a lot riding on these last 26 games. Whether it’s for a contract extension, a boost in self-confidence going into the summer, or simply playing well enough to maybe find an...
Team USA has been accused of losing itself in the story of the 1980 Olympic team. Snubbing skilled players like Adam Fox and Jason Robertson in favor of role players certainly made headlines around Team USA. The common response: They’re not looking for the best players; they’re looking for the...
You may not be able to make the playoffs in October, but you can certainly miss them. The Pittsburgh Penguins were able to at least avoid that with their 8-2-2 start through the first month of the season, building up a nice cushion in the standings and giving themselves some wiggle room for the rest […]
Germany’s hunt for Olympic glory has come to an end. They squared up against Slovakia in the quarterfinals on Wednesday, falling 6-2, where Edmonton Oilers players Leon Draisaitl and Josh Samanski were largely held in check. Slovakia got a 1-0 lead with less than two minutes to go in the first period, and never looked…
As Tyson Fury gets ready to unretire once more and continue his heavyweight run, he tells Ring Magazine that despite his two losses to Oleksandr Usyk, it’ll be Usyk who will come crawling back to him in hopes of making a third fight before the year is out. Fury reasons that he has the financial […]
The St. Louis Blues are in no place to compete for a playoff spot this season and there are going to be some moves, or so we think. There should be trades coming, but general manager Doug Armstrong is making it tough to pull anything off as he is overvaluing the players on the roster. Frank Seravalli said, "I think the price for a lot of the Blues' players has turned people off, so Doug Armstrong is going to have to soften on that or else they're going to be hanging on to their guys." That wou...
It was another home-and-home matchup in the extremely tight Pacific between the Bakersfield Condors and the San Diego Gulls this weekend. After splitting the two games, the Condors and Gulls remain six points apart, with San Diego having two games in hand. This opens up a bigger conversation about how close the Pacific division is…
While this series is titled Rising Stars, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan has a strong argument to remove the word ‘rising’, because he already might be a star. It’s hefty praise to heap onto a rookie, but in the era of the NFL where first year players are thrown into the starting line-up in […]
With a berth in the semifinals on the line, Team Canada’s knockout stage begins with a rematch against Czechia (10:40 a.m. EST, CBC/CBC Gem). Game Day Quotes Jon Cooper on the areas of focus for Canada ahead of the knockout stage: We have a couple of games under our belt. What are the holes in […] The post Team Canada vs. Team Czechia Quarterfinal – Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
“We started pretty well, came out a little flat in the third, but just stayed with it to win a close one.” – Ryan Tverberg “I thought we started well in the first and started well in the second. The fight gave us some momentum, and we scored a couple of big goals back-to-back within […] The post Ryan Tverberg shines on first line, late PP goal allows Toronto Marlies to snatch shootout victory vs. Laval appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .