Plenty happened in the past two weeks in the NHL, including the Columbus Blue Jackets surging under new coach Rick Bowness. But the NHL is on the Olympic break, so let's look ahead instead of backward ...

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 ...

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 ...

The 2026 Winter Olympics have finally arrived, and it is a huge one for NHL fans. This is the first time that players from the NHL will be allowed to compete in the Winter Olympics since 2014. Its ...

With the 2026 Winter Olympics here, the NHL Power Rankings go on hiatus for a few weeks as the best players in the world lay it all on the line for national pride. In honor of that, we highlighted one ...

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, ...

If the NHL continues its recent expansion trend, players are behind the idea of Houston getting a team. In a poll of 118 anonymous NHL players conducted by The Athletic, the participating players were ...

DENVER (KDVR) — The Colorado Avalanche are among the teams with the most players headed to Italy for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The Avs are tied with the New Jersey Devils and Minnesota ...

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 ...

This outdoor game features two of the NHL’s top 10 offenses in the Lightning (3.46; second) and Bruins (3.35; eighth) and two of the game’s best playmakers in Nikita Kucherov and David Pastrnak.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Nicole Kraft is based in Columbus, Ohio, and covers sports media. A FanDuel Sports Networks microphone sits on the sideline before ...