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Prime Minister Mark Carney participates in a session of the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda, on Tuesday Nov. 3, 2026. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canada’s prime minister says Russia not allowed at world juniors after 6 countries threaten boycott

By James Ellingworth and Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that Russia will not be allowed to play at the upcoming world junior hockey tournament, adding to a growing boycott by the world’s hockey powers ahead of the men’s tournament next year in Germany.

Team Sweden players wait for the handshake line after losing to the United States in overtime at a men's ice hockey quarterfinal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, on Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar, File)

Sweden, Norway join Finland in boycott against Russia in hockey tourney

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Next year’s world ice hockey tournament may look different. On Tuesday, Sweden and Norway joined Finland in refusing to play Russia in the event hosted by the International Ice Hockey Federation.

New York Islanders' Matthew Schaefer, center, cuts a ribbon during a ceremony unveiling a room at the R.J. Zuckerberg Cancer Center named in honor of Schaefer's late mother, Jennifer Schaefer, on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Lake Success, N.Y. (AP Photo/Stephen Whyno) Photo taken with smartphone.

Long Island cancer center unveils room named for late mother of Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

The Washington Capitals will debut their Hometown Remix uniforms, which feature a unique blue hue and throwback logos, on Nov. 7, 2026, against the Florida Panthers. (Photo courtesy of the Washington Capitals)

Capitals debut new ‘Hometown Remix’ jerseys

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Early goals help Wild snap Capitals’ three-game win streak

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

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Colorado Avalanche right wing Matthew Phillips (54) and Dallas Stars goaltender Remi Poirier (31) in the third period of an NHL preseason hockey game Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Capitals add goalie Remi Poirier via trade with Devils

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Boston Bruins center Elias Lindholm (28) scores the game winning goal in overtime past Chicago Blackhawks goalie Arvid Soderblom (40) during an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Jim Davis)

Lindholm’s overtime goal lifts the Bruins past the Blackhawks as Pastrnak moves past Bergeron

By Jim Fuller - Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) and New York Islanders' Bo Horvat (14) battle for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

Connor McDavid extends his assist streak to 14 games as the Oilers beat the Islanders 4-0

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights' Jack Eichel (9) watches as the puck slides in front of the net past St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer (30), Jimmy Snuggerud (21) and Cam Fowler (17) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Blues condemn antisemitism after fan displays ‘Israel Kills’ flag at game

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Tampa Bay Rays' Jonathan Aranda celebrates a double during the fifth inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Milwaukee, between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Sports equinox on tap with MLB, NFL, NBA, WNBA and NHL all in play at same time Monday night

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Anaheim Ducks' Beckett Sennecke, center, celebrates his goal with Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier (61) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Leo Carlsson burns the Flyers after a failed offer sheet in the Ducks’ 5-4 win

By Anthony Sanfilippo - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman Vincent Desharnais, right, and Montreal Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovsky (20) battle during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals defenseman Vincent Desharnais out 4-6 weeks after appendectomy

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Kings right wing Adrian Kempe (9) celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kempe scores two goals as Kings beat Capitals for their first win of season

By Andrew Gillis - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks right wing Beckett Sennecke, right, celebrates his goal with defenseman Jackson LaCombe during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Anaheim Ducks get through a 15-hour travel day with NFL RedZone and some card games

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Washington Capitals right wing Ryan Leonard (9) skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against New Jersey Devils, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nathan Howard)

Ryan Leonard scores highlight-reel goal, leads the Capitals over the Devils 4-2

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Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (42) and center Parker Kelly (17) warm up prior to an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Voters reject proposed taxes tied to planned new arena for NHL’s Dallas Stars

Associated Press

Voters in a Dallas suburb have rejected a proposition that would have authorized new taxes related to a planned new arena for the NHL's Stars.

FILE - Team of Russia players celebrate during the Ice Hockey World Championship group A match between the Russia and Czech Republic at the Olympic Sports Center in Riga, Latvia, Friday, May 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Oksana Dzadan, File)

Ice hockey world championship sponsors increase pressure on IIHF over Russia’s return

By James Ellingworth - Associated Press

The pressure on the International Ice Hockey Federation grew Wednesday as two major sponsors of the men's world championship said they would review their involvement if Russia takes part.

Winnipeg Jets' Dawson Mercer (19) watches Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (52) block his shot during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

Kochetkov makes 26 saves, Walker scores twice as Hurricanes beat Jets 7-0

By Bob Sutton - Associated Press

Pyotr Kochetkov's 26-save shutout gave him 10 straight victories to begin the season, Sean Walker scored two goals, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Winnipeg Jets 7-0 on Sunday.

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College hockey player killed in car crash with Mexican national who was deported previously

By Andy Belt - The Washington Times

A hockey player at the University of New Haven in Connecticut was killed in a car crash that involved a Mexican national who was previously removed from the country, the Department of Homeland Security said.

United States forward Taylor Heise (27) skates with the puck during the second period in the final against Canada at the IIHF Women's World Hockey Championships in Utica, N.Y., April 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)

U.S. and Canada jerseys for upcoming women’s world championships are unclear amid an IIHF dispute

Associated Press

Players from the U.S. and Canada don't know what jerseys they will be wearing at the women's world hockey championship that begins next week in Denmark.

St. Louis Blues' Justin Barron is congratulated by teammates Philip Broberg (6) and Aleksanteri Kaskimaki (41) after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Blues condemn what they called an antisemitic protest at NHL game against Vegas

Associated Press

The St. Louis Blues have condemned what they called an antisemitic protest during a game last week at Enterprise Center.

Minnesota Wild's Quinn Hughes (43) waves to the crowd while playing his former team, the Vancouver Canucks, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (Jacob Mallari/The Canadian Press via AP)

Former Canucks captain Quinn Hughes booed in Vancouver return with Wild

Associated Press

A chorus of boos echoed through Rogers Arena as Quinn Hughes stepped on the ice for warmups Sunday night. They never stopped.

Washington Capitals defenseman Vincent Desharnais (73) in action during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Seattle Kraken, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nathan Howard)

Capitals defenseman Vincent Desharnais is out 4-6 weeks after having an appendectomy

Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman Vincent Desharnais is expected to miss 4-6 weeks after undergoing a successful appendectomy.