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A look at some renowned players still on the NHL free agency market

It’s been exactly a month since the NHL free agency market opened, and the most attractive names have long since settled into their new homes. Those who remain unsigned into August will likely have to accept a significant pay cut compared to last season, and many well-known players may not find work in the world’s top league at all, instead heading to Europe or retiring from hockey. Let’s take a look at some interesting players still offering their services to general managers.

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EXCLUSIVE: Canadiens star Caufield on upsetting Tampa Bay, Slafkovsky's form & more

Just like in the first round of the NHL playoffs, Montreal's ongoing series has gone to a seventh game. Against Buffalo, the Canadiens will be counting on Cole Caufield, the team's second-best scorer in the regular season. In this interview with Flashscore, he reveals, among other things, what makes coach Martin St. Louis and star player Juraj Slafkovsky so special.

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NHL Weekly: Dobes the hero for Montreal, 31 overtimes for the Kings across season

The NHL had another full week and once again we saw a number of interesting stories. Who scored the most points, which goalie shone, what was trending on social media and which Czech did best? All of this can be found in our regular NHL column.

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NHL Weekly: Wildcard system annoys heavyweight sides, Kucherov stars for Lightning

The NHL had another full week and once again we saw a number of interesting stories. Who racked up the most points this time, which goalie shone, what was trending on social media and which Czech did best? All of this can be found in our regular NHL column.

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Coach who helped Denmark beat the Canadian hockey team will leave at the end of the season

Mikael Gath will leave his position as coach of the Danish national ice hockey team after this season as he has accepted an offer to coach a club in a big international league, says the Danish ice hockey federation in a press release.

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Finnish politician wants jail time for Danish international after violent hockey tackle

The experienced Danish international, Oliver Lauridsen, from TPS Turkus, has been suspended for eight matchdays following a tackle in the Finnish league against Ässät that was so severe that Otto Meri from the Finnish political party "Samlingspartiet" says that Lauridsen should serve time in prison for it.

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NHL Weekly: The indestructible Burns stars as Giroux leaves his gear at home

The NHL had another full week and once again we saw a number of interesting stories. Who racked up the most points this time, which goalie shined, what was trending on social media and which Czech did best? All of this can be found in our regular Monday Week in the NHL column.

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NHL Weekly: Toronto's goal curse proves fatal as Stamkos 'jumps' in with Dallas Stars

The NHL had its first incomplete post-Olympics week, but once again, we saw a number of interesting stories. Who racked up the most points this time, which goalie shined and what was trending on social media? All of this can be found in our regular Flashscore feature.

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Los Angeles Kings fire head coach Jim Hiller

The Los Angeles Kings announced on Sunday that they have fired head coach Jim Hiller, with D.J. Smith filling the role of interim head coach for the rest of the season.

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Finnish Olympic Committee happy with medal haul despite second-worst result ever

Despite taking their joint-most athletes to an Olympics since the 1980 Summer games in Moscow, Finland produced their second-worst position on the medal table at a Winter games, finishing in 23rd place.

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USA defeat Canada in OT to win gold medal after Jack Hughes' game-winning goal

Team USA defeated Canada 2-1 to win the gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics after Jack Hughes scored the game-winner in overtime!

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SHL roundup: Top two return to form as Leksand make late bid for survival

Following shock overtime defeats in the previous round, Frolunda and Skelleftea returned to form in round 45 of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) season, while the latter's conquerors Leksand are making a late survival challenge after winning a huge six-pointer.

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Winter Olympic Highlights Day 16: Canada v USA hockey, final Closing Ceremony and curling

After 16 days we are ready to write the final chapter of the 2026 Winter Olympics. On day 16, 6 medal events will take place. At Flashscore, we have picked out three events that you shouldn't miss.

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Finland put in high-quality showing to beat Slovakia and take bronze in Milan

Finland have won bronze in the men's ice hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics after cruising to a 6-1 victory over Slovakia in the meeting of defeated semi-finalists.

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USA look to 'shape new generation' in hockey with gold medal match against Canada

The U.S. men's hockey team is one win from ending a decades-long Olympic gold-medal drought, 46 years ⁠after they delivered one of the most iconic moments in sports history at the 1980 Winter Games.

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Editors' Picks: North London derby and Olympic ice hockey final headline weekend

From a high-stakes North London derby in the Premier League to a blockbuster men's ice hockey final between Canada and the USA at the Winter Olympics, we're all set for another huge weekend of sporting action.

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Canada come from two down to break Finnish hearts and reach Olympic final

Canada have returned to the gold medal match of the men's ice hockey at the Winter Olympics for the first time since 2014, after Nathan MacKinnon's last-minute goal completed a comeback from 2-0 down to beat Finland 3-2.

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Late overtime winner sees Switzerland beat Sweden to women's ice hockey bronze

The women's ice hockey bronze medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics have gone the way of Switzerland, after they scored in the 10th minute of overtime to beat Sweden 2-1.

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Sweden left 'empty' after quarter-final overtime heartbreak against USA

The return of National Hockey League (NHL) stars to the men's ice hockey at the Winter Olympics had given Sweden hope of a first gold since the last Italian games, in Turin 20 years ago.

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Winter Olympic Highlights Day 13: Ski Mountaineering, hockey final and speed skating

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games is into its final stretch. On day 13, seven sets of medals will be handed out. At Flashscore, we have picked out three events that you shouldn't miss.

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Finland complete dramatic turnaround in OT to knock out Swiss and reach semi-finals

Reigning gold medallists Finland are through to the semi-finals of the men's 2026 Winter Olympics ice hockey tournament after coming from 2-0 down late on to beat Switzerland 3-2 in overtime at Fiera Milano.

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Dvorsky eclipses Ovechkin with points record as Slovakia move on to semis

Young Slovak forward Dalibor Dvorský (20) has already collected six points at the ongoing hockey tournament under the Olympic rings, scoring three goals and providing three assists. No other NHL rookie has ever had a better point tally at a single Winter Olympics.

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Olympics hockey tournament schedule: Quarter-finals, semi-finals, finals

Spectators will no doubt flock to the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan on Wednesday as four anticipated quarter-final clashes are in store as the Winter Olympics head into the decisive matches of the tournament. Flashcore gives you the complete guide for Wednesday's match-ups and schedule, as well as the programme for the semi-finals, bronze match, and final.

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Czechs made to fight hard against brave Danes to book quarter-final ticket against Canada

The 2024 World Champions Czech Republic, on Tuesday night secured their entry into a quarter-final at the Winter Olympics against Canada through a hard-fought 3-2 win against an unfavored Danish side, who, despite the defeat, could be proud of their effort.