As such, the stoic captain was completely focused at his media availability on the eve of Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena on Tuesday (8 p.m. ET; MAX, truTV, TNT, SN, TVAS, CBC), a must-win with Edmonton trailing 3-2 in the best-of-7 series.

Brock Nelson played for the Americans at Four Nations, but could need a strong start to next season to keep his spot. Mackenzie Blackwood might have made Canada’s roster had he started last year with the Avalanche and could play his way into the Olympics next season.

Kings wingers Adrian Kempe and Kevin Fiala were named to their respective nations’ men’s ice hockey selections for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, where Kempe will represent Sweden and Fiala will skate for Switzerland.

The golden glowing hot air balloon that ascended with the Olympic flame near the Louvre during last year's Summer Games in Paris is set to make its comeback this summer. On the initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron,

The Bruins defenseman was one of the “first six” players named to Team USA’s preliminary roster for the Milano Cortina games. A Long Island native, McAvoy has long said it’s a goal to represent the United States at the Olympics.

Charlie McAvoy has always dreamed about playing in the Olympics. The Boston Bruins defenseman will get his wish in 2026.

Lukas Dostal and Radko Gudas named to Czechia’s preliminary roster and goaltender Damian Clara named to host nation Italy’s preliminary roster