Connor Hellebuyck delivered a historic goaltending performance as the U.S. defeated Canada 3-2 in overtime to win gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics. The fast-paced final marked the NHL's successful return to the Games after a 12-year absence.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and the Players' Association are moving forward with plans for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey and a potential agreement for the 2030 Winter Games in the French Alps.