Rangers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Olympic Break Edition THW Staff | February 8, 2026 This week’s storylines include the New York Rangers’ disappointing season, the trade deadline, and the players representing their countries in Milan. The “Dense Darkness” The Rangers entered the Olympic break…
Oilers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Olympic Break Edition THW Staff | February 8, 2026 For the Edmonton Oilers, this week is entirely defined by the 2026 Winter Olympics. There are no NHL regular-season games, but several key storylines involving current and former players will…
Canadiens Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Olympic Break Edition THW Staff | February 8, 2026 The Montreal Canadiens’ schedule is entirely dominated by the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, Italy. The NHL is currently on a league-wide pause until Feb. 25, meaning there…
3 Takeaways From USA’s 5-0 Win Over Finland at the Women’s Olympic Tournament Jess Amato | February 8, 2026 On Saturday, Feb. 7, the USA took on Finland for the women’s ice hockey Olympic Tournament. USA played their first game on Thursday against Czechia, where they won 5-1. This…
A Minnesota Wild Fan’s Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics Mariah E. Stark (Holland) | February 8, 2026 The 2026 Winter Olympics are underway, and for the first time in 12 years, NHL players are able to participate. Minnesota has sent quite a few Olympians over the years,…
2 Takeaways From Canada’s 4-0 Win Over Switzerland at the Women’s Olympic Tournament Jess Amato | February 8, 2026 On Feb. 7, the last game of a four-game slate on Day 3 of the women’s Olympic tournament saw Canada play their first game. They opened the tournament against Switzerland,…
Detroit Red Wings Fan Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics Jordan Orth | February 8, 2026 For the first time in 12 years, NHL players are competing at the Winter Olympics. The Detroit Red Wings will have three players representing their home countries, each on a…
Connor McDavid Could Have a Golden Year in 2026 Dale Bochon | February 7, 2026 The 2025-26 season could be the greatest of Connor McDavid’s illustrious career. He’s off to represent Canada at the Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy, and he is currently the best…
A Blues Fan’s Guide to 2026 Olympic Hockey Andrew Willis | February 7, 2026 For the first time since 2014, the NHL will compete in the Winter Olympics. Last season’s 4 Nations Face-Off showcased the NHL’s capabilities on the international stage, but now, the…
Ottawa Senators Fan Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics Dayton Reimer | February 7, 2026 The NHL is off to Italy to participate in the Winter Olympic hockey tournament for the first time since 2014. That means that the NHL will take a 19-day break…
3 Takeaways From Germany’s 5-2 Win Over Japan at the 2026 Women’s Olympic Tournament Jacob Billington | February 7, 2026 In the early hours of Feb. 7, Team Germany and Team Japan faced off in each of their second games of the tournament. Germany had lost their first game to…
A Maple Leafs Fan’s Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics Marc Sautter | February 7, 2026 So, you’re a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, eh? It’s been a challenging season, to say the least, filled with ups and downs. More downs than ups, perhaps. Have no fear.…
