NHL Hockey 3d Briefing
×Olympic Aftermath & Reactions
Team USA espn.com captured gold with Jack Hughes' overtime winner against Canada. Social media erupted espn.com as celebrities like Tom Brady and Devin Booker celebrated the historic victory. Sidney Crosby espn.com chose to rest rather than play for Canada in the final, a decision that sparked debate. Meanwhile, the gold medalists espn.com visited the White House on Tuesday evening.
NHL Transactions & Injuries
The Olympic break triggered several NHL moves. Mikko Rantanen espn.com sustained a lower-body injury and will miss significant time for the Dallas Stars. In a separate deal, defenseman Brett Kulak espn.com was traded from Pittsburgh to the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche for Samuel Girard and a draft pick.
Playoff Push & Fantasy Outlook
The NHL playoff race espn.com enters its final stretch with the medal round complete. Fantasy hockey managers espn.com should consider adding goalie Petr Mrazek and forward Alex Laferriere for the week ahead. Performance reviews from Milan Cortina show clear standouts espn.com across all 32 teams, with some players returning frustrated by their Olympic results.