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PWHL, NHL navigating post-Olympics injury reality

PWHL, NHL navigating post-Olympics injury reality

PWHL, NHL navigating post-Olympics injury reality

It’s hard to believe the Milano Cortina Olympics ended just over a week ago — unless you look at the PWHL and NHL injury reports. With the second half of both seasons underway, superstars from the hockey leagues find themselves sidelined by injuries sustained while competing for their countries in Milan.

Team USA defeats Canada to win first men’s hockey Olympic gold since 1980

Team USA defeats Canada to win first men’s hockey Olympic gold since 1980

Team USA defeats Canada to win first men’s hockey Olympic gold since 1980

It wasn’t a Miracle, but 46 years later, the result was the same: Team USA is back atop the men’s hockey world, beating Canada 2–1 in 3-on-3 overtime yesterday to win Olympic gold for the first time since 1980. Here’s how the red, white, and blue claimed the final hardware of the Milano Cortina Games.

February 23, 2026

Team USA sparks comeback to defeat Canada 2–1 for the Olympic gold medal

Team USA sparks comeback to defeat Canada 2–1 for the Olympic gold medal

Team USA sparks comeback to defeat Canada 2–1 for the Olympic gold medal

It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish — and yesterday, Team USA women’s hockey embraced the adage, posting a dramatic 2–1 overtime comeback to clinch their third-ever gold medal…all against their archrival Canada, no less. Here’s how the historic dub went down.

February 20, 2026

Team USA is the heavy favorite heading into Milano Cortina Olympics gold medal game

Team USA is the heavy favorite heading into Milano Cortina Olympics gold medal game

Team USA is the heavy favorite heading into Milano Cortina Olympics gold medal game

It’s all hockey, all the time with the Team USA women’s gold medal game against Canada set for today at 1:10 p.m. ET while the boys recover from yesterday’s taxing quarter-final (QF) dub. Channel your inner Herb Brooks — great moments are born from great opportunity, after all.

February 19, 2026

Everything you need to know about Team USA men’s hockey at the Milano Cortina Olympics

Everything you need to know about Team USA men’s hockey at the Milano Cortina Olympics

Everything you need to know about Team USA men’s hockey at the Milano Cortina Olympics

As the women’s hockey preliminary round wraps up today, the juggernaut American men are preparing for puck drop on the first Olympic tournament since 2014 to feature NHL players. And with star-studded lineups across the board, nothing is guaranteed…

February 12, 2026

Team USA, Team Canada women's hockey to meet in group stage

Team USA, Team Canada women's hockey to meet in group stage

Team USA, Team Canada women's hockey to meet in group stage

Keep your friends close, but your Olympic frenemies closer — we’re breaking down both sides of today’s 2:10 p.m. ET women’s hockey group stage game between tourney favorites and archrivals Team Canada and Team USA.

February 10, 2026

Our way-too-early PWHL superlatives

Our way-too-early PWHL superlatives

Our way-too-early PWHL superlatives

December 17, 2025

Team USA sweeps Canada in four-game Rivalry Series

Team USA sweeps Canada in four-game Rivalry Series

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Team USA sweeps Canada in four-game Rivalry Series

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December 15, 2025

Here’s how it all played out, plus what to look out for between now and the Milano Cortina Olympics.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Did NIL ruin March Madness?

March 24, 2026

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Did NIL ruin March Madness?

Did NIL ruin March Madness?

No glass slippers here.

For the second straight year, there aren’t any true Cinderella squads in the men’s March Madness Sweet 16, as every team remaining hails from an NCAA power conference. What gives? On today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Steph Rotz and Lauren Tuiskula explore the 2024 rule change that changed March Madness forever — and maybe not for the better.

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Olympic roster spots on the line as Rivalry Series resumes

Olympic roster spots on the line as Rivalry Series resumes

Olympic roster spots on the line as Rivalry Series resumes

The spiciest series in sports just grew even hotter.

December 10, 2025

Gatorade Canada and the PWHL launch groundbreaking sports hydration research

Gatorade Canada and the PWHL launch groundbreaking sports hydration research

Gatorade Canada and the PWHL launch groundbreaking sports hydration research

The PWHL’s best are getting ready to sweat ahead of Friday’s season-opening puck drop, and Gatorade Canada’s turning that salty effort into pivotal insights about women’s hydration standards. No, seriously — sweat isn’t just part of sports: It could be key to changing the game for women athletes.

November 19, 2025

Team Canada takes on Team USA in sixth edition of the Rivalry Series

Team Canada takes on Team USA in sixth edition of the Rivalry Series

Team Canada takes on Team USA in sixth edition of the Rivalry Series

Buckle up, because the Team Canada vs. Team USA Rivalry Series is so back, with the sixth edition of the annual exhibition matchup beginning tomorrow at 7 p.m. ET — it’s a thrilling dose of women’s hockey before the PWHL season starts on November 21st. What’s more, the series marks the final time the two powerhouses will meet before the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, adding extra spice to this already-heated showdown.

November 05, 2025

Carter Hart joins the Vegas Golden Knights after sexual assault acquittal

Carter Hart joins the Vegas Golden Knights after sexual assault acquittal

Carter Hart joins the Vegas Golden Knights after sexual assault acquittal

In news that’s equal parts infuriating and predictable, Carter Hart — one of five former NHL players at the center of the infamous Hockey Canada sexual assault case — is on the cusp of returning to the league, signing a professional tryout agreement with the Vegas Golden Knights yesterday.

October 17, 2025

Everything you need to know about the 2025–26 NHL season

Everything you need to know about the 2025–26 NHL season

Everything you need to know about the 2025–26 NHL season

The 2025–26 NHL season starts in earnest tonight, so today’s newsletter is all about the season setup, the teams to watch, and the major storylines. Whether you’re a hockey #BookToker (IYKYK), just getting into the sport, or a puck aficionado, this special edition has something for you. As they say in hockey, let’s do that hockey.

October 07, 2025

All five former Canadian World Junior hockey players found not guilty in sexual assault trial

All five former Canadian World Junior hockey players found not guilty in sexual assault trial

All five former Canadian World Junior hockey players found not guilty in sexual assault trial

The five former Canadian World Junior hockey players (all of whom went on to play in the NHL) on trial for sexual assault were found not guilty yesterday — and, for many, it feels like a gut punch.

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