A late goal put Slovakia into the Olympic quarterfinals as the winner of Group B in a tiebreaker, even after losing 5-3to Sweden.
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Juraj Slafkovský has resurrected Slovak hockey, but issuccess sustainable?
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What’s the future best and worst case for Juraj Slafkovský andShane Wright?
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Juraj Slafkovský is once again proving to be 'that guy' for Slovakia atthe Olympics
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James Rodríguez interview: The 'gasoline that fuels him' and the truth about playing inthe cold
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Where could Vincent Trocheck, Bobby McMann, Evander Kane and Jesper Wallstedt end up by the deadline? Our insiders' picks.
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If the world’s best hockey players can adapt to a new piece of equipment, perhaps more of the NHL will follow suit.
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Nearly 150 total players from all 32 NHL teams will be in Milan. What are the biggest storylines for each team's fan base at the Games?
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While on a vastly different scale, Slafkovský is like the Sidney Crosby of Slovakia, and this could be his breakout moment.
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Where could Robert Thomas, Nazem Kadri, Shane Wright and Dougie Hamilton end up by the deadline? Our insiders' picks.
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For the first time in 12 years, NHL players are heading to the Olympics. Here are our picks for the men's hockey tournament in Milan.
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It is hoped the Colombian star's arrival can reenergize the Minnesota region
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The Olympics are a chance to rest up, reflect and recharge for the stretch drive. Some guys really need it after the seasons they’ve had.
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In polling 118 NHL players, the Czech Republic was the top pick, with support also for Switzerland, Germany and Latvia.
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"The goaltending is so good it doesn't even matter about the rest of the players,” said one of the 118 players we polled.
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After years of links and courtship, James Rodríguez to MLS is not that surprising. But to Minnesota?
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The Colombian superstar appears headed to an unexpected landing spot as he aims to return to form before the World Cup
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The Canadiens hit the break with a ton of positives, but one of them is they still have negatives they can improve on when they return.
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Lane Hutson has always looked up to Quinn Hughes, and the star Minnesota Wild defenceman made it clear the appreciation is mutual.
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In polling 118 players, a familiar name was the top pick for worst chirps, while one city has emerged as the runaway favorite for expansion.
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Polling 118 NHL players, there was one area they overwhelmingly think teams should invest in.
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The clock is now ticking loudly on pending trades with the Olympic freeze set to take effect at 3 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
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The Canadiens fell behind 2-0 to one of the best teams in the league, but instead of crumbling as they've done in the past, they recovered.
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Also this week, Bruce Cassidy dishes on Nick Suzuki's potential role in Milan, and the kinship between Bowen Byram and Alex Newhook.
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Plus: Vegas Golden Knights try to maximize Mitch Marner's switch to center and the potential ripple effects of Jack Hughes' minor injury.
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