February 17, 2026
San Jose Sharks left wing Jeff Skinner was placed on unconditional waivers for the purpose of contract termination. His time in San Jose has come to a premature end after only 32 appearances. Skinner signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Sharks in the offseason but failed to make a significant impact on the team. He managed only six goals and seven assists. Skinner, who will turn 34 in May, also struggled with the Edmonton Oilers last season. While he could still get a chance somewhere else, it wouldn't be surprising to see Skinner end his career after 16 campaigns and 1,100 regular-season games in the NHL.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
February 15, 2026
Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stutzle scored Germany's third goal in Saturday's 4-3 defeat to Latvia at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Games. It was his third goal of the tournament, matching a Team Germany record for a single Olympic edition featuring NHL players. Additionally, the Senators star is tied with Juraj Slafkovsky for the most goals in this year's tournament. Stutzle has needed only eight shots on goal to light the lamp three times, giving him a sky-high 37.5 shooting percentage. The 24-year-old has felt great in front of the net all season and is on track for his first 40-goal campaign in the NHL. Including both club and international games, Stutzle has scored in each of his last seven appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
February 15, 2026
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel tallied a goal and an assist in Team USA's 6-3 win over Denmark on Saturday. He made his mark inside 57 seconds early in the second period after the Danes had taken a surprising 2-1 lead. Eichel joined an exclusive list of Team USA skaters with back-to-back multi-point games in an Olympic tournament featuring NHL players. He's the seventh player to do so and the first since Patrick Kane, Zach Parise, and Brian Rafalski in 2010. With four points (one goal, three assists), Eichel is tied for fourth in scoring at the tournament. He has one more preliminary-round matchup, as Team USA faces Leon Draisaitl and Germany on Sunday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
February 15, 2026
Ottawa Senators goaltender Mads Sogaard (lower body) left Denmark's matchup against Team USA on Saturday with 8:53 remaining in the third period. He reportedly played through a lower-body injury since the second frame and ultimately exited the contest after stopping a shot from his Senators teammate, Brady Tkachuk. This was Sogaard's Olympic debut. He was replaced by Frederik Dichow. Sogaard has been limited to only two NHL appearances this season, going 1-1-0. He has registered a 4.65 goals-against average and a .833 save percentage. It hasn't gone smoothly for him in the minors either, as Sogaard holds a 4-8-4 record in the AHL. Frederik Andersen is set to start for Denmark against Latvia on Sunday.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
February 14, 2026
Detroit Red Wings right wing Lucas Raymond had a big game with a goal and two assists in Sweden's 5-3 victory over Slovakia on Saturday. With three points, the 23-year-old tied a Team Sweden record for an Olympic game involving NHL players. Raymond collected a power-play assist in the second period before bagging two even-strength points in the third. He has five points (one goal, four assists) in three games for Sweden, placing him among the tournament's highest-scoring players. Raymond has successfully carried his club form over to the international stage. Currently, he is on track for his career-best NHL season, recording 60 points (19 goals, 41 assists) in 56 appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
February 14, 2026
Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell was unable to play for Team Finland on Saturday against Italy due to illness. He missed a historic game in which Finland set a new scoring record for an Olympic tournament featuring NHL players, winning 11-0. Montreal's Oliver Kapanen also didn't play for Finland, as he's Lundell's roommate at the tournament. With 40 points (16 goals, 24 assists) in 54 appearances, Lundell is having a career year in the NHL this season. He has recorded one goal in two outings at the Olympics. It's unclear whether Lundell and Kapanen will be cleared to rejoin the team for the next game.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
February 14, 2026
Los Angeles Kings left wing Kevin Fiala (leg) suffered a season-ending injury at the 2026 Olympics. After Fiala hurt his left leg against Canada on Friday, Team Switzerland announced the 29-year-old would be out for the rest of the tournament. Unfortunately, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reports that Fiala won't suit up for the Kings this season either after undergoing surgery on Saturday. Fiala ends his fourth campaign in Los Angeles with 40 points (18 goals, 22 assists) in 56 games. While losing Fiala is a major blow for the Kings, the recent acquisition of Artemi Panarin will help offset his absence. The Kings return to work on Feb. 25 against the Vegas Golden Knights.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
February 13, 2026
Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak finished with a goal and an assist as Czechia beat France 6-3 at the Milano Cortina Olympics on Friday. Pastrnak and Czechia were shut out by Team Canada on Thursday, but the offense got going in Friday's game. Only 5:56 into the game, Pastrnak assisted on Martin Necas' power-play goal, and he tied the game at three in the second period after France had scored three quick goals to take the lead. Pastrnak is on track for his fourth consecutive 100-point campaign with the Bruins and is also expected to finish among the top scorers in the Olympics. Next, he will face Team Switzerland on Sunday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
February 13, 2026
San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini made it two goals in two games at the Olympics on Friday, helping Team Canada to a 5-1 victory over Switzerland. Celebrini potted Canada's third goal early in the second period to make it 3-1, becoming only the third teenager to score in consecutive games in an Olympic tournament featuring NHL players. It's not easy to stand out on a stacked Canada squad, but Celebrini has been one of the leading players on the team. Across the first two games, he has recorded two goals, one assist, six shots, and a plus-four rating.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
February 13, 2026
Los Angeles Kings left wing Kevin Fiala (lower body) left Switzerland's 5-1 loss to Canada on a stretcher on Friday. He appeared to injure his left leg late in the third period during a collision with Canada's Tom Wilson. Fiala, who has posted 40 points (18 goals, 22 assists) in 56 games with the Kings this season, finished scoreless on Friday. He had one assist in Thursday's 4-0 victory over France. This looked like a serious injury, and Fiala was transported to the hospital after the game. His Olympic tournament could be over, and the injury might also prevent him from playing for the Kings when the NHL season resumes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
February 12, 2026
St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington started the 2026 Olympics in outstanding form, recording a 26-save shutout in a 5-0 win over Czechia on Thursday. The 32-year-old became only the fourth Team Canada goaltender to post a shutout in an Olympic game featuring NHL players, joining Carey Price, Roberto Luongo, and Patrick Roy. Binnington has struggled with the Blues this season, going 8-17-6 in 30 starts with a 3.65 goals-against average and a .864 save percentage. However, he has a much stronger team in front of him at the Olympic tournament and has always performed well for his country. On Thursday, Binnington improved to 13-4 with Team Canada, recording his third career shutout on the international stage.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
February 12, 2026
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid tallied three assists as Canada routed Czechia 5-0 on Thursday. In his Olympic debut, McDavid tied Team Canada's record for most assists in a single game at an Olympic tournament involving NHL players. McDavid set up Macklin Celebrini for the opening goal in the first period and added assists on third-period goals by Nathan MacKinnon and Nick Suzuki. MacKinnon scored on the power play. Additionally, McDavid produced a game-high six shots on goal, twice as many as any of his teammates. The Oilers captain has been dominant in the NHL for years and looks set to crush it on the international stage as well.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
February 12, 2026
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (undisclosed) was limited to 7:10 of ice time in Team Canada's 5-0 win over Czechia on Thursday. Canada opened the Olympic tournament with a comfortable win but lost Morrissey to an undisclosed injury. He took only one shift in the second period. Morrissey has been ever-present for the Jets this season, recording 42 points (10 goals, 32 assists) in 56 appearances. Travis Sanheim, who was a healthy scratch on Thursday, is likely to play in Friday's matchup with Switzerland if Morrissey isn't available. Meanwhile, Shea Theodore could see more ice time after starting Thursday's game as the seventh defenseman.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
February 10, 2026
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros will start for Finland against Slovakia on Wednesday. He is expected to be the team's No. 1 throughout the Olympic tournament, ahead of Kevin Lankinen of the Vancouver Canucks and Joonas Korpisalo of the Boston Bruins. Saros has not been at his best in 2025-26. He has no shutouts in 44 starts, posting a 21-17-5 record, a 3.20 goals-against average, and a .892 save percentage. The 30-year-old has allowed at least three goals in nine consecutive starts. Still, Saros remains Finland's best option in net and has previously performed at a high level with the team. Across the Four Nations Face-Off and three World Championships, Saros has gone 7-4 with Team Finland, allowing 1.71 goals with a .941 save percentage. He has tallied three shutouts in 11 games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
February 10, 2026
Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (groin) didn't practice on Tuesday and is considered a game-time decision for Sweden's Olympic opener against Italy on Wednesday. Nylander has battled health issues throughout 2026, appearing in only four games for Toronto since the turn of the year. While Team Sweden should easily handle the hosts even without Nylander, it would be a significant blow to the squad if the Maple Leafs star is not at 100 percent at the tournament. Despite playing in only 40 of Toronto's 57 games, Nylander has posted a team-high 52 points (18 goals, 34 assists).
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
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