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There's still over a year left before Milan 2026, but performances in February could give us a clue about looming Olympics questions.

After early-season inconsistency, the Kings are surging, thanks in large part to their offseason moves.

The ex-Leafs coach has been an instant success with his new players: "It's pretty easy to buy in when what he's telling you is working."

A Blackwood-Wedgewood crease may not be the flashiest, but it's a solid upgrade for the Avalanche.

Ovechkin is 26 goals shy of Gretzky's total of 894 and should have 48 to 52 games left this regular season when he returns from injury.

Reached by The Athletic for comment, the Rangers via a spokesperson called Andlauer's comment "an irresponsible accusation."

Plus: A sibling reunion in Ottawa, a revenge game, Boston's first win and more from the second week of the PWHL season.

The Rangers have been tumbling down the standings lately but have shot to the top of the rankings of the NHL's most interesting teams.

Also expected on the agenda for the Board of Governors this week: the Canadian TV deal, schedule tweaks and international play.

Why is Dustin Wolf playing so well? How is Filip Gustavsson making tough saves look easy?