Sweden ‘not overly concerned’ after William Nylander misses Olympic hockey practice
Nylander was absent from practice on the eve of Sweden’s Olympic men’s opener with what the coach called "a maintenance thing."
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Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
New bullet train goes into service next month with route connecting Tokyo and Tohoku region. Usually, when planning to use the Shinkansen, you’ll need to make a choice between booking…
Marie-Philip Poulin ruled out for Canada vs. USA game with lower-body injury
Poulin, the greatest women's hockey player of all time, was injured in Monday's game versus the Czech Republic.
Juraj Slafkovský, Slovakia’s most adored athlete, is embracing pressure at the Olympics
While on a vastly different scale, Slafkovský is like the Sidney Crosby of Slovakia, and this could be his breakout moment.
Foreigners accounting for over 80 percent of off-course skiers needing rescue in Japan’s Hokkaido
Japan is pissed off about the off-piste skiing. Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost, coldest, and snowiest prefecture, boasts world-class skiing and snowboarding venues. That’s not just an expression, either, as Hokkaido really…
NHL Awards watch: Can MacKinnon and Makar hold on to Hart and Norris leads?
Welcome to the third edition of this year’s NHL Awards Watch, conveniently timed at the league’s Olympic break.
Olympic goalie heat check: Which NHL netminders have been surging or struggling?
There are 21 NHL goalies on Olympic rosters. How has the play of each been trending in recent weeks?
A trip to Lindy Ruff’s hometown reveals origin of Buffalo Sabres coach’s passion and ambition
Lindy Ruff's hockey journey began in Warburg, Alberta, and led to a career in the NHL as a player and coach spanning over 40 years.
Chris Pronger: How winning Olympic gold as an NHL player shaped me as an athlete
Olympic hockey is a wild ride. What matters is how you handle adversity and improve as a team.
NHL trade matchmaker: Predicting where top targets go by the deadline, part 4
Where could Robert Thomas, Nazem Kadri, Shane Wright and Dougie Hamilton end up by the deadline? Our insiders' picks.