Sidney Crosby offered a calm and measured response as debate grew around the 2026 Winter Olympics golden goal puck. Crosby, known for defining moments on hockey’s biggest stage, refused to engage in the controversy surrounding Jack Hughes and his request for the historic puck. “I didn’t even think about it that way, to be honest … Read more
The Pittsburgh Penguins received a major boost ahead of their clash with the Carolina Hurricanes, as captain Sidney Crosby is set to return from injury. The star forward will be activated off injured reserve and is expected to play Wednesday night. Crosby has missed the Penguins’ last 11 games after suffering a lower-body injury while … Read more
Team USA delivered one of the most dominant performances in hockey history at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The United States defeated Canada in the gold medal games of men’s hockey, women’s hockey, and sled hockey to complete a historic sweep of all major Olympic and Paralympic hockey tournaments. The final piece of the … Read more
On Sportsnet’s Saturday Headlines, NHL analyst Elliotte Friedman addressed a report that Wayne Gretzky was blocked from reading Team Canada’s lineup before the gold medal game. At the 2026 Winter Olympics, both Canadian teams finished with silver. The men lost 2-1 in overtime to the United States on Feb. 22. Cale Makar tied the game … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs will recognize Auston Matthews for his Olympic gold medal on Saturday night, but the reception may not be simple. Matthews captained Team USA to gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics, ending a 46-year drought since 1980. The Americans defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime, with Matthews posting seven points in six games. … Read more
