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Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 17

Canada prepares for Olympic quarterfinals with clean bill of health

The Canadian men's hockey team held its final practice before the start of the elimination round at the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games on Tuesday morning.

Canada’s MacKinnon, Bennett expected to play quarterfinal after missing practice

‘That guy did not want to fight Tom’: Canada reacts to Wilson’s Olympic punch-up

Canadiens’ Juraj Slafkovsky Olympic Performance Suggests Playoff Breakout

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Matthew Tkachuk News / NHL Trade Talk / February 17

Tkachuk’s Big Talk Hits Different When Panthers Are Fighting for Relevance

The viral hot-mic moment from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics, where Matthew Tkachuk was caught trolling Leon Draisaitl, has garnered plenty of attention.

Florida Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / February 17

NHL Rumours: Florida Panthers Possible Trade Candidates

It’s time for some more NHL rumours. We’re into the playoff round of the Winter Olympic playoffs. However, general managers are still thinking about making moves.

Auston Matthews News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 47 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 47 can you name in six minutes?

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Brad Marchand News / NHL Trade Talk / February 17

Brad Marchand makes eye-opening admission about Team Canada role

Brad Marchand will return to Team Canada’s lineup for their quarterfinal matchup against the winner of Tuesday’s game between Czechia and Denmark. The veteran winger missed the last two preliminary-round games while managing a nagging injury that’s also kept him out recently for the Florida Panthers.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Soccer News / Yardbarker / February 15

Christian Pulisic reveals favorite NHL team and sends message to USMNT fans

U.S. men's national team captain Christian Pulisic spoke with Jamison Coyle and Jason Demers about the NHL, but also about what it means to represent his country.

Christian Pulisic tipped for Premier League return — but Milan suits him better

Jack Eichel establishing himself as Team USA's leader, go-to star

Paul Maurice linked to team Finland after players questioned leadership

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 17

Leon Draisaitl, Matthew Tkachuk Clash in Chirp-Filled USA-Germany Game

Leon Draisaitl and Matthew Tkachuk renewed hostilities on Sunday at the Winter Olympics, and they certainly didn’t get through the game without several heated run-ins.

Brad Marchand News / NHL Trade Talk / February 16

Brad Marchand Update —Who Comes Out of Canada’s Quarterfinal Lineup?

Brad Marchand watched a second consecutive game from the stands on Sunday, as Team Canada cruised to a 10–2 win over Team France to put themselves in the driver’s seat for the No.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / February 15

Jon Cooper: Brad Marchand will play for Canada in Olympic quarterfinal

A veteran presence is expected to play in the knockout stage at the 2026 Winter Olympics. When speaking to the media after the team’s dominant win over France on Sunday, Canada head coach Jon Cooper revealed that forward Brad Marchand will be in the lineup for the squad’s quarterfinal matchup on Wednesday.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 14

Finland’s Anton Lundell, Oliver Kapanen Miss Game Due To Illness

Team Finland managed an 11-0 win over Team Italy early on Saturday morning without one of their top centers. Florida panthers center Anton Lundell missed the heyday matchup due to illness per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

Paul Maurice News / NHL Trade Talk / February 14

Paul Maurice linked to team Finland after players questioned leadership

Tension is reportedly simmering behind the scenes for Team Finland — or at least it was. According to Finnish outlet Helsingin Sanomat, several Finnish NHL players lost trust in head coach Antti Pennanen following disappointing showings at the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off and the World Championship.

Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 13

Olympic rumors: Finland players tried to replace coach with Panthers’ Paul Maurice

It’s no secret that Team Finland has not had a ton of success internationally under head coach Antti Pennanen since he was hired in late 2023. Suomi failed to advance to the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game in North America last February, and were defeated in the quarterfinal of the 2025 IIHF World Championship a couple of months later.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 12

How is anybody going to stop Canada's power play at Olympics?

Pretty much every team in the tournament is, to some degree, a team of NHL All-Stars, but Canada is able to take it to an entirely different level.

Canada's Jordan Binnington answers doubters in Olympic debut

Sharks phenom Macklin Celebrini makes history in stellar Olympic debut

USA men's hockey team won't be seriously tested until quarterfinals

The '2026 Team Canada men's hockey roster' quiz

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NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 12

USA’s Matthew Tkachuk confirms he’s fully healthy ahead of Olympics

Team USA men’s hockey opens the Olympics on Thursday against Latvia. Connor Hellebuyck will be in the goal for the Americans as they look for their third gold medal in men’s hockey history.

Florida Panthers News / Inside The Rink / February 12

Florida Panthers At The Olympics: Day 1 Recap

Men’s Olympic hockey is finally underway in Milan, and Panthers fans got their first look at four of the ten players who will be playing in the tournament.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 12

Finland is in tough without Barkov, but it can’t be an excuse for a poor performance

It was never going to be easy for Finland at the 2026 Olympics, but you didn’t need to be an expert to realize that. For most people, Finland’s gold-medal defense ended back on Sept.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 10

Panthers 2026 Winter Olympics Fan Guide

Before the start of the Olympic Break, the Florida Panthers suffered a massive 6-1 defeat at the hands of the Tampa Bay Lightning to rank near the bottom of the Atlantic Division standings.

Florida Panthers News / Inside The Rink / February 10

The State Of The Florida Panthers At The Olympic Break

The year started with dreams of a three-peat during the banner-raising ceremony for the Florida Panthers. However, it seems that that isn’t in the cards for them this year, as the team has been decimated by injury, which started as early as training camp.

Florida Panthers News / Breakaway on SI / February 8

Injuries, Goalies Putting Panthers in Danger of Missing Playoffs

With the Olympic break being here and fans and NHL teams around the league finally being able to take a proper look at the standings, something might jump out.

Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / February 6

Panthers’ Recent Slump and Blown Leads May Have Cost Them Postseason

The Florida Panthers have been struggling mightily of late. With a record of 29-25-3, they sit eight points behind the Boston Bruins for the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, with five teams ahead of them.

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 5

Panthers Recall Mikulas Hovorka, Place Tobias Bjornfot On IR

With the Panthers dealing with several injuries for their final game before the Olympic break against Tampa Bay, they needed some help on the back end. Accordingly, the team announced (Twitter link) that they’ve recalled Mikulas Hovorka from AHL Charlotte. To make room on the roster, blueliner Tobias Bjornfot was placed on injured reserve.