Olympics men's hockey is back to a best-on-best tournament with the return of NHL players. The league sent its players from 1998 to 2014, but didn't in 2018 (lack of an agreement) and 2022 (need to ...

The latest round of NHL trade rumors could feature the Tampa Bay Lightning making a big splash. After a so-so start to their season, the Lightning have come back to grab a strong foothold on a playoff ...

It's been 12 years since NHL players last took the ice on the Olympic stage in Sochi. With players being permitted to return at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games, America's top-flight hockey league is well ...

First Half of NHL Regular Season: NHL Tonight: First Half Recap Show will include analysis on the first half of the NHL regular season as the league takes its break for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter ...

MILAN --The working relationship between the NHL, NHL Players' Association and the International Ice Hockey Federation is evolving in a positive way, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said in a joint ...

Nearly 150 total players from all 32 NHL teams will be taking part in the Olympics. Gregory Shamus / Getty Images The wait is finally over. After 12 years and multiple hurdles, NHL players are set to ...

Ryan O'Reilly's peak came directly in the period where the NHL did not send its players to the Olympics. Ethan Miller / Getty Images We’re about to hit a whole bunch of important Olympic milestones.

When does the NHL Olympic break start? The Olympic break started following a seven-game slate on Thursday, Feb. 5. How long is the NHL Olympic break? The regular season resumes on Wednesday, Feb. 25, ...

The NHL season has officially hit the pause button for the Olympics. But that doesn’t mean that NHL trade rumors will be taking a break anytime soon. In fact, now is the time when plenty of chatter ...

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In this article, we look at the major rule differences between Olympic hockey and the NHL. With the NHL pausing for the 2026 Winter Olympics, hockey fans around the world are excited to see their ...

NHL players return to Winter Olympics in 2026, first time since 2014. Previous absences were due to cost disputes, COVID-19 and scheduling concerns. All 32 NHL teams will participate; rink size raised ...