The Italians have 25 first-time Olympians and four NHL draft picks, including Clara, defenseman Thomas Larkin (Columbus Blue Jackets, fifth round, 2009), forward Matthew Bradley (Canadiens, fifth round, 2015) and forward Cristiano DiGiacinto (Tampa Bay Lightning, sixth round, 2014).

Papered rocks and faster ice made things difficult in the morning session Saturday at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium.

Team USA arrived at the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony Parade of Nations led by flag bearer Erin Jackson on Friday evening in Milan. Hundreds of athletes entered the San Siro Olympic Stadium with smiles and waves,

Though Canada announced its roster Dec. 31, NHL.com is taking it a step further, taking our shot at what some countries’ forward lines, defense pairs and goalie depth chart should look like. Just the thought of having Celebrini and McDavid on the same line should get Canadian hockey fans excited.

The Olympic figure skating team event got underway Friday morning with the rhythm dance, pairs short program and women's short program.

U.S. women's hockey captain Hilary Knight tied the Olympic goals record by an American player on Saturday vs. Finland at the 2026 Winter Olympics.