National Hockey League

French hockey player who fought Wilson banned

France's Pierre Crinon, who fought Canada's Tom Wilson at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, was suspended Monday by the French ice hockey federation.

Olympic hockey arena lightens color of boards

The hockey boards at Santagiulia Arena have been changed to a lighter color beginning Tuesday at the Olympics after getting feedback from teams and federations.

Sharks' Skinner clears waivers after forward cut

Veteran forward Jeff Skinner cleared waivers Tuesday after the San Jose Sharks waived him the day before.

Hurricanes sign Bussi to 3-year, $5.7M extension

The Hurricanes announced Brandon Bussi's deal Monday, the latest chapter in his unlikely rise to prominence for the Eastern Conference contender.

Fiala surgery successful, out for rest of season

Kevin Fiala's leg surgery following his injury in the Olympics while playing for Switzerland was successful, the Kings announced Sunday, and the 29-year-old star forward will sit out the rest of the regular season as L.A. battles for a playoff spot.

U.S. men stay unbeaten; 2-seed for knockouts

Auston Matthews scored twice and set up Zach Werenski's goal with a textbook pass, Connor Hellebuyck stopped 23 of the 24 shots he faced, and the U.S. defeated Germany 5-1 on Sunday night to finish group play at the Olympics unbeaten.

📈 Ranking the top 50 players in the Olympics

As 12 teams face off for gold in Milan Cortina, here are the players who will have the biggest impact.