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Canada’s Josh Morrissey to miss gold medal game due to injury

One of Canada’s top blueliners will miss one of the biggest hockey games in recent memory. When speaking to the media on Saturday, head coach Jon Cooper revealed that defenseman Josh Morrissey will not be in the lineup for Sunday’s gold medal game against the United States.

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Connor Hellebuyck News / Breakaway on SI / February 19

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Team USA’s Connor Hellebuyck doesn’t hold back on his goal after beating Sweden

Team USA beat Sweden 2–1 in overtime on Wednesday, thanks to a clutch performance from Connor Hellebuyck in net, sending the team into the Winter Olympics semi-finals.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 19

Team USA goaltender Connor Hellebuyck’s ‘proud’ reaction to Team USA’s epic win over Sweden

If there was ever a statement performance, this was it. Connor Hellebuyck stood tall and helped Team USA overcome Sweden 2-1 in overtime on Wednesday in the quarterfinals at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.

Jonathan Toews News / NHL Trade Talk / February 18

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Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Trade Talk / February 18

Olympics Could Erase Trade What-Ifs and Hellebuyck ‘Choker’ Tag

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 18

Team USA’s lineup choices don’t make any sense

Somebody please explain what’s happening with Kyle Connor on Team USA, because right now, it’s just baffling. The guy’s been a 30-plus goal scorer every single season in the NHL, and yet here he is at the 2026 Olympics, watching from the bench yet again.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / February 17

Kyle Connor has fallen out of favor with the United States once again

Once again, Kyle Connor finds himself on the outside looking in with Team USA. After he was healthy scratched for the final of the 4 Nations Face-Off last year, he’s seen his ice time shrink over the first two preliminary games of the 2026 Olympics, and was scratched again for the third game against Germany.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / February 17

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Josh Morrissey News / Total Pro Sports / February 17

Josh Morrissey Injury: Jon Cooper Provides Major Update On Defenseman Ahead Of Olympic Quarterfinal

Team Canada could be getting a major boost at the perfect time. As the Olympic men’s hockey tournament moves into the knockout stage, the Canadians are hoping to welcome back one of their key defensemen.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 17

Jets Recall Four Players

NHL teams are permitted to practice today starting at 1:00 p.m. Central. Everybody will be down at least one player while the Winter Olympics are still ongoing in Milan-Cortina, so clubs will have the option to add practice players from their AHL affiliate in the meantime.

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How Connor Hellebuyck is feeling as he makes strong case for No. 1 goalie in Olympic medal round

Team USA will be playing in the quarterfinals of the men’s Olympic hockey tournament. After a 5-1 victory over Germany, Team USA awaits the winner of Sweden and Latvia in the quarterfinals.

Kyle Connor News / NHL Trade Talk / February 16

Kyle Connor Benched: No Longer in Team USA’s Plans?

Team USA made a surprising (maybe not) lineup change for their final preliminary-round game against Germany at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on Sunday.

Josh Morrissey News / Daily Faceoff / February 15

Is dropping Josh Morrissey into the playoffs off of injury a good idea for Canada?

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Winnipeg Jets News / Inside The Rink / February 15

Three Questions for Manitoba After the AHL All-Star Break

The Manitoba Moose just wrapped up their All-Star break, while their NHL club, the Winnipeg Jets, are on their Olympic break. Manitoba currently sits third in the AHL Central Division with three games in hand over the Texas Stars, a team trailing Manitoba by just one point.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / February 13

Canada’s Josh Morrissey to miss game against France; not ruled out of Olympics

Team Canada defenseman Josh Morrissey will miss Sunday’s game against Team France but has not been ruled out of the rest of the men’s hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Josh Morrissey News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 13

Jets’ Josh Morrissey won’t play for Team Canada vs. France

Team Canada is well on its way to advancing in the men’s Olympic hockey tournament. Canada has had a pair of one-sided victories in its first two games, beating Czechia in the opener and following up with a 5-1 triumph over Switzerland in Friday’s matchup.

Josh Morrissey News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 13

Josh Morrissey leaves Canada’s group stage win over Czechia

Team Canada has had a few years of crushing defeats to the Czechs at the junior level. The senior team responded today with a 5-0 drubbing in its Group A opener at the 2026 Winter Olympics, but lost star Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey in the process.

Jonathan Toews News / Professor Press Box / February 11

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Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 11

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Kevin He News / Inside The Rink / February 8

How the Winnipeg Jets Shape Up at the 2026 Olympic Break

There’s a difference between patience and hesitation, and at the 2026 Olympic break, the Winnipeg Jets are walking that line. After 56 games, their season tells a familiar story: elite goaltending, a trusted core, and an organization that prefers stability over experimentation.

Winnipeg Jets News / Last Word On Sports / February 3

NHL Rumours: A Pair of Winnipeg Jets Blueliners Could Be Available

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NHL News / Yardbarker / February 2

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