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

: The Montreal Victoire finished first in the regular season and selected the Minnesota Frost as their semifinal opponent for the Walter Cup Playoffs. hockey

: 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. : Team USA captured their third gold medal

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

: 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

: In a massive upset, the back-to-back defending champions failed to return to the postseason entirely.

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