Hockey

: The 2026 Frozen Four was held in Las Vegas, featuring Michigan, North Dakota, Wisconsin, and Denver. The Game is Changing

The most shocking story of the 2025-26 season isn't who made the playoffs, but who missed them. For the first time in history, all three New York-area teams—the Rangers, Islanders, and Devils—failed to qualify in the same year. Conference Key Storyline Noteworthy Standings

: Eliminated after a first-round sweep by Carolina, leading to intense speculation regarding captain Brady Tkachuk's future with the franchise. Beyond the NHL: Global and Collegiate Highlights hockey

2026 PWHL WALTER CUP PLAYOFF MATCHUPS | PWHL - Professional Women's Hockey League

: After facing a 3-0 deficit against the Philadelphia Flyers , veteran Sidney Crosby has led a resilient comeback, forcing a Game 6 after winning two straight elimination games. : The 2026 Frozen Four was held in

ended a 14-year drought to lead the Atlantic with 106 points.

: Team USA captured their third gold medal in a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory against Canada in Milan. : Team USA captured their third gold medal

The 2025-26 season was punctuated by the return of "best-on-best" international hockey.