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NHL Power Rankings: Updated 1-32 poll heading into Olympic break
A special set of Power Rankings as players get ready to head to the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Awards Watch: Kucherov gaining on MacKinnon for MVP?
We polled PHWA voters to find out who's ahead in the major races as some new names entered the conversation.

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Olympic hockey odds: Canada favored to win men's gold, USA favored to win women's
Who are the favorites and underdogs heading into the men's and women's 2026 Olympic ice hockey tournaments?

How do Olympic 'snubs' react to not making the teams?
Why do some players use a 'snub' to lift their play? Plus, what to watch in the NHL this week.


FANTASY HOCKEY
Fantasy hockey impact of Artemi Panarin trade: Which Kings, Rangers will benefit?
How does the Artemi Panarin trade affect the fantasy hockey fortunes of the Kings, Rangers, and Panarin himself?

Pickups: Justin Sourdif, Sam Rinzel seeing power play minutes
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.


MLB
What are the winningest regions in sports?
The Los Angeles Dodgers won back-to-back World Series titles in 2024 and 2025. Which areas and leagues in North America have the most sports titles?


NHL
Golden Knights dominate Kings 4-1 with early scoring blitz
— Mark Stone had a goal and two assists and the Vegas Golden Knights took control early Thursday night by scoring four times on their first six shots for a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.

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- Czechia loses injured Bruins' Zacha for Games
- NHL prospect McKenna has felony charge dropped
- Jarvis replaces ailing Point for Canadian team
- Rangers' Panarin traded to Kings, gets extension
- Thompson, Dubois return, lift Caps before break
- Devils acquire Bjugstad from Blues before freeze
- Blue Jackets' Werenski enters Games on hot streak
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Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images Fastest skater, hardest shot, more: The Olympics' best at every skill
The rosters are set, the rink is (mostly) ready. Here are the key players to watch at the 2026 Games.
Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images NHL trade grades: Report cards for biggest deals of 2025-26
Hockey trade season has begun! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.
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The latest poll from actual PHWA voters is in, with some big changes from December's edition.
PONTUS LUNDAHL/TT NEWS AGENCY/AFP via Getty Images Everything to know about the 2026 Olympic hockey tournaments
Many of the world's best hockey players will face off in Italy. What's the format? Who are the favorites and top players?

























