I am not proud of myself. I apologise to the athletes, coaches, support staff, the Olympic Committee, the Ski Association and the fans,' says Igor Medved - Anadolu Ajansı

Canucks' Kevin Lankinen and Finland lost 4-1 to Slovakia, while Elias Pettersson and Sweden won 5-2 against Italy in their first games of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

A pivotal Group A matchup is set for Sunday night in Milan, as Czechia prepares to take on Finland in women’s ice hockey action at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Slovakia's captain Tomas Tatar has cautioned his team against underestimating host nation Italy in the upcoming Winter Olympics hockey clash. Following a strong win against Finland, Tatar stressed the need for unwavering focus and intensity.

Though Finland announced its roster Jan. 2, NHL.com is taking it a step further, taking our shot at what some countries' forward lines, defense pairs and goalie depth chart should look like.

If Sweden and Finland aren't at the top of Group B at the conclusion of the preliminary round, then the Olympics will have turned upside down.

The moment that hockey fans have been waiting for is finally here, with the men’s hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics kicking into full swing on Thursday, January 12. This year, NHL stars return to the Olympic stage,