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    2026 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey Schedule: Check key dates, matchups, venues and NHL stars to watch out for

    2026 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey tournament in Milano Cortina marks a historic return of NHL players to the international stage for the first time in 12 years. Running from February 5 to February 22, 2026, the competition features both men's and women's tournaments held across two state-of-the-art venues in Milan. With powerhouse nations like Canada and the United States entering with rosters stacked with generational talents like Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews, the battle for gold is expected to be more competitive than ever. This guide breaks down the essential 2026 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey schedule, groups, and key storylines you need to follow as the games unfold in Italy.

    Rantanen makes history with game 7 hat trick against old team

    Mikko Rantanen's historic hat trick in the third period powered the Dallas Stars to a 4–2 comeback victory over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 7. Rantanen, traded from Colorado earlier this year, scored three goals, including an empty-netter, stunning his former team. Goaltender Jake Oettinger's stellar performance and Pete DeBoer's Game 7 mastery further fueled Dallas's triumph.

    Dallas Stars edge out Colorado Avalanche after Colin Blackwell scores in overtime

    Colin Blackwell's overtime heroics secured a 4-3 victory for the Dallas Stars against the Colorado Avalanche in Game 2 of their Western Conference First Round series. Blackwell's decisive goal at 17:46 in overtime broke a 3-3 tie, leveling the series 1-1. The Avalanche initially led, but the Stars fought back, setting the stage for a thrilling Game 3 in Denver.

    4 Nations Face-Off Final: USA vs. Canada – Odds and predictions

    Thursday’s 4 Nations Face-Off Championship Game sets the stage for a heated rematch after Saturday’s intense showdown. The previous encounter saw tensions rise early, with Canadian fans making their feelings known before puck drop. Just nine seconds into the game, the USA responded with an aggressive start, sparking an immediate fight on the ice.

    Who is the highest-paid NHL player, when will salary cap go up? Know players with highest salary

    When the NHL salary cap goes up next season, most of the players will get better salaries. What for now? Know 10 highest-paid players at present.

    Gutsy win by Avalanche against Flames in the clash of West leaders

    Even though they were without Nathan MacKinnon, the Colorado Avalanche put up strong competition against the Flames and won the season series 2-1.

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