3 lessons from USA’s 5-1 win over Germany – The Hockey Writers Olympics Latest news, analysis and more

Team USA actually took top spot in the playoff round, beating Germany 5-1 in their final match of the preliminaries. It was complete domination from the puck drop. Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski struck first, scoring the game’s first goal at 19:51 of the first period. In the second, Auston Matthews scored one on […]

Leon Draisaitl and Matthew Tkachuk clash in US-Germany match

Leon Draisaitl and Matthew Tkachuk renewed hostilities Sunday at the Winter Olympics, and they certainly didn’t get through the competition without some heated confrontations. Tkachuk and the Americans frustrated Draisaitl and the Germans all night en route to a 5-1 victory that was not only extremely physical in the superstar center but also included this […]

Nottingham records 5-3 victory over Belfast | Pro Hockey News

Nottingham Panthers put in a great performance to secure a 5-3 victory over Elite League leaders Belfast Giants at the Motorpoint Arena. Jason Grande was the starting netminder with Luca Sheldon as backup. Matt Marcinew remains out with an injury, while Kevin Carr and Jarod Hilderman were the healthy scratches. Fossier scores but Giants lead […]

3 lessons from Canada’s 10-2 win over France – The Hockey Writers Olympics Latest news, analysis and more

On Sunday, February 15, Canada and France faced off in a preliminary match at the men’s Olympic ice hockey tournament. Both teams were moving in opposite directions, with Canada winning 2-0 and France having yet to win or even draw a match. It was a match between David and Goliath as one club is an […]

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabers and the Philadelphia Flyers

The Buffalo Sabers could use a depth defenseman and another forward Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic: The Buffalo Sabers will need to sign another defenseman before the trade deadline, one who can provide reliable minutes on the third pairing. For the Sabres, Conor Timmins is returning from injury as he will resume skating between now […]

NHL Rumors: Red Wings trade targets and the biggest need for each team

12 potential trade targets for the Detroit Red Wings Max Bultman of The Athletic: The Detroit Red Wings could use a second-pairing defenseman, and ideally a top-six forward who can provide some offense. A list of players on the trade board that fit the needs of the Red Wings. Top four defendersJustin Faulk – RHD […]

NHL unites LGBTQ+ teams from Vancouver and Seattle for third annual NHL Pride Cup | Pro Hockey News

TORONTO – The National Hockey League, in partnership with Pride Tape, will host the 2026 NHL Unites Pride Cup for the third consecutive season, with members of Vancouver’s The Cutting Edges and the Seattle Pride Hockey Association competing for the Pride Cup trophy on Saturday. February 28 and all. March 1 in Surrey, British Columbia. […]

NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets and who could be interested in Vincent Trocheck

The Columbus Blue Jackets will talk to their pending UFAs and what they might be looking for Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: The Columbus Blue Jackets will use the Olympic break to talk to UFA forwards Boone Jenner, Charlie Coyle, Mason Marchment and defenseman Erik Gudbranson and see if contract extensions can be worked out. […]

NHL Rumors: Sell Leafs, Rielly Trade Clarity & Buy Canadiens – The Hockey Writers NHL Rumors Latest News, Analysis & More

In today’s NHL Rumors Review, we start with the Toronto Maple Leafs and what their plans could be with Morgan Rielly. Next, we’ll look at even more Maple Leafs that could be available. Finally, we look at the Montreal Canadiens and how they may see a change in their approach to the 2026 trade deadline. […]