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The Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk, seen holding the Stanley Cup after Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, was included on the United States' preliminary roster for the 2026 Olympics.
OLYMPICS
Jul 3, 2025
NHL players officially cleared to compete at 2026 Olympics
The agreement also covers NHL players taking part in the 2030 Winter Games in France.
Leafs forward Mitch Marner reacts after scoring against the Ottawa Senators during Game 1 of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on April 20.
MORE SPORTS / Ice hockey
Jul 2, 2025
Mitch Marner on Maple Leafs exit: 'Leaving isn't easy'
The Maple Leafs acquired forward Nicolas Roy from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for Marner.
Oilers center Connor McDavid skates with the puck against the Panthers during Game 5 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final on Saturday. McDavid is listed on Canada's preliminary roster for the 2026 Olympic Games.
OLYMPICS / Ice Hockey
Jun 17, 2025
Preliminary 2026 Olympic rosters filled with NHL stars
This will be the first appearance of NHL players in the Olympics since they were held in Sochi, Russia, in 2014.
Canadiens right wing Ivan Demidov (left) celebrates with teammate Cole Caufield after scoring against the Blackhawks at Bell Centre in Montreal on Monday.
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Apr 17, 2025
Canada reschedules political debate to avoid clash with Canadiens game
The debate, initially set for Wednesday evening, was moved two hours earlier after federal party leaders raised concerns about viewership.
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is seen on a screen in celebration of his 895th career National Hockey League goal, which he scored during a game against the New York Islanders to break the all-time record of Wayne Gretzky, in Moscow, Russia on Monday.
MORE SPORTS / Ice Hockey
Apr 9, 2025
Ukraine support groups call on NHL to reject Russia collaboration
The Kremlin said that Trump supported Putin's idea of hosting hockey games between American and Russian players after Russia was frozen out of international events.
The Capitals' Alex Ovechkin celebrates after breaking the NHL all-time record with the 895th goal of his career during the second period against the Islanders in Elmont, New York, on Sunday.
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Apr 7, 2025
Alex Ovechkin passes Wayne Gretzky to become all-time leader in career goals
Ovechkin's landmark moment came in the second period of visiting Capitals' 4-1 loss against the New York Islanders.
The Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin holds up the puck representing his 894th career goal in the locker room after the game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Capital One Arena. Ovechkin scored the 893rd and 894th goals of his career, tying Wayne Gretzky for most all-time goals in the NHL.
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Apr 5, 2025
Ovechkin scores 894th career goal to tie Gretzky's all-time record
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin scored his 894th career NHL goal on Friday to tie the once-thought-unbreakable record set by Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky.
The Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (left) celebrates with teammate Tom Wilson after scoring against the Hurricanes in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Wednesday.
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Apr 3, 2025
Alex Ovechkin moves within two goals of Wayne Gretzky's record
Gretzky's record of 894 goals is a mark that was once thought to be unapproachable.
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced and delayed tariffs on Canada since returning to the White House in January.
MORE SPORTS / Ice hockey
Apr 3, 2025
NHL commissioner says U.S.-Canada tensions could impact league
U.S. President Donald Trump, since returning to the White House in January, has announced and delayed tariffs on Canada.
The Capitals' Alex Ovechkin takes a shot during the third period against the Flames in Washington on Feb. 25.
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Mar 6, 2025
Record-chasing Alex Ovechkin to donate to cancer research with each goal
He will donate an amount equal to his career total for every goal he tallies for the rest of his career.
Blue Jackets left wing Johnny Gaudreau skates with the puck during the second period against the Flames on Jan. 25.
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Sep 1, 2024
Johnny Gaudreau's wife pays tribute to late husband online
Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were killed Thursday night in New Jersey when they were struck by an alleged drunk driver.
Blue Jackets left-winger Johnny Gaudreau skates with the puck during a game against the Canadiens in Montreal in March.
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Aug 31, 2024
NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother killed in New Jersey crash
Johnny Gaudreau played 11 NHL seasons with the Flames and Blue Jackets and took part in seven All-Star games.
Panthers players celebrate defeating the Oilers in Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final in Sunrise, Florida, on Monday.
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Jun 25, 2024
Panthers beat Oilers 2-1 to win Stanley Cup final
Goals from Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Reinhart sealed a 4-3 series victory for the Panthers.
Coyotes players salute the fans following their final game home game in Tempe, Arizona, on Wednesday.
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Apr 19, 2024
Coyotes moving to Utah after NHL approves sale and relocation of franchise
The NHL has approved the sale and relocation of the Arizona Coyotes to Utah starting with the 2024-25 season.
Arizona Coyotes fans hold up signs after the team's final game of the season on Wednesday in Tempe, Arizona.
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Apr 18, 2024
Jazz owner Ryan Smith appears to confirm Coyotes' move to Utah
Multiple media outlets reported last week that the franchise was about to be sold ahead of a move to Utah.
Yujiro Nakajimaya's advice for players new to hockey is that you have to know what you want to achieve. Is it a professional career? Then you need to challenge yourself.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Dec 9, 2023
Yujiro Nakajimaya: ‘Overcoming adversity is an art’
At a young age, this hockey-playing Hokkaido native left for Canada and ended his journey playing in the NHL.
Members of the Anaheim Ducks and the Pittsburgh Penguins stand at center ice for a moment of silence on Monday to honor former Penguins forward Adam Johnson, who died when an opposing player's skate blade cut his neck during a game in England.
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Nov 2, 2023
NHL and union discuss on-ice safety after player's death in England
American forward Adam Johnson's death has sparked a dialogue on whether players at all levels of the game should be forced to wear neck protection.
Seattle Kraken center Alex Wennberg recently spoke out about "vile comments" he and his wife were receiving from fans on social media.
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Aug 11, 2023
Tensions build after collision of hockey, TikTok and romance novels
BookTok has brought new fans to hockey, but some wonder if fans are crossing the line with explicit comments.
Japan Times
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Jun 14, 2023
Vegas hits the jackpot, beating Florida to win Stanley Cup
The Vegas victory made good on Golden Knights owner Bill Foley's bold prediction that the expansion team would win a Stanley Cup within their first six seasons.
Japan Times
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May 2, 2023
Snoop Dogg reportedly part of $1 billion bid to purchase Senators
Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds and the Remington group are also reportedly preparing an offer.

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