How is Olympic ice hockey different from NHL? Rules 101
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Slovakia stuns Finland to open men's hockey play
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Olympic men's hockey preview: Everything you need to know about all 12 teams
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Ryan Clark, Kristen Shilton
Who has won a Stanley Cup, Olympic gold in the same year?
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Keith Jenkins
Canada, U.S. top men's gold medal betting odds
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Which NHL players have the most goals at the Olympics?
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Keith Jenkins
Which NHL players are playing in 2026 Winter Olympics?
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Keith Jenkins
Lapsed fan's guide to the Olympic men's hockey tournament
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Greg Wyshynski
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How is Olympic ice hockey different from NHL? Rules 101

Ice hockey is one of the most popular events each Winter Olympics cycle. Check out information on the format, scoring, rules, and more now.

Slovakia upsets Finland 4-1 to open Olympic men's hockey

Juraj Slafkovsky scored twice to pick up where he left off four years ago as Slovakia pulled off an upset in the first men's hockey game of the Milan Cortina Olympics by beating Finland 4-1.

Olympic 2026 men's hockey preview: Players, teams, favorites

The NHL is back at the Olympics! Here are the top players to know, each team's medal chances and schedule, and much more.

Auston Matthews named captain of U.S. men's hockey team at Olympics

Who has won a Stanley Cup, Olympic gold in the same year?

Winning Olympic gold and the Stanley Cup in one year remains one of hockey's rarest feats. Check out who has achieved the honor now.

Canada, U.S. top Olympic men's hockey gold medal betting odds

With the return of NHL players to the Olympics, Canada is favored to win the gold medal at +115 odds followed by the U.S. at +175, per DraftKings.

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