MacKinnon is not in Milan to soak up the Olympic experience. He is focused on one thing: leading Canada to men's ice hockey gold.

With the NHL season on hiatus and only a partial week of games to cover, it's a good time to take stock of the rankings season so far.

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.

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.

In polling 118 NHL players, the Czech Republic was the top pick, with support also for Switzerland, Germany and Latvia.

"The goaltending is so good it doesn't even matter about the rest of the players,” said one of the 118 players we polled.

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.

Polling 118 NHL players, there was one area they overwhelmingly think teams should invest in.

The clock is now ticking loudly on pending trades with the Olympic freeze set to take effect at 3 p.m. ET on Wednesday.

A new audience will experience the Avs stars at the Olympics. Prepare for them to be wowed: "It’s a nightmare when you play against them."

Matthew Schaefer vs. Sidney Crosby? What about Leo Carlsson or Macklin Celebrini vs. Nathan MacKinnon? It could very well happen.

Plus: Vegas Golden Knights try to maximize Mitch Marner's switch to center and the potential ripple effects of Jack Hughes' minor injury.

A snowplow driver lost control, breaking through the median of Interstate 70 about 60 miles west of Denver, the Colorado State Patrol said.

What does your favorite NHL team need at the deadline? A No. 1 center? A scoring winger? Depth? Future assets? Here are the picks.

It’s that time of year. No analysis or facts. Yeah, it’s more haikus.

The Canadiens-Nordiques rivalry was one of the most heated in NHL history, and memories of the Battle of Quebec still resonate.

We determine which arenas provide the best experience, based on a vote of fans and writers in four categories.

There's been a steady drip of action as the NHL marches toward the Olympic trade freeze, and the teams shipping out players aren't done.

Also, why the Canadiens won't force another trade ahead of the deadline despite their recent struggles.

To help increase understanding of what the program does — and how — Marty Walsh and several players agreed to share their experiences.