For the most part, the New Jersey Devils in Milan have seen a fair amount of success. Among them, Jack Hughes is standing out above all, but Simon Nemec is a close second.
Regardless, Hughes is getting his (well-earned) flowers standing out among USA’s stars. He’s still yet to face his toughest test with Germany in front of the U.S. later today. However, it’s an encouraging sign that the Devils star is building confidence.
More on that in the links below.
By the way, Switzerland just defeated Czechia 4-3 as Timo Meier continues to fill the scoresheet.
Elsewhere, how Chris Drury is plummeting the Blueshirts, Avalanche trade targets, and more from Milan.
Let’s do that hockey.
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New Jersey Hockey Now: Jacob Markstrom played well for Team Sweden in their third and final matchup of the preliminary round against Slovakia. However, his late blunder had implications on Sweden’s seeding despite the win.
As it turns out, the outcome for Sweden would have been the same either way. They scored 11 goals against Italy, which actually allowed Simon Nemec and Slovakia to win their group. now, Sweden has a play-in to the final rounds of the Men’s ice hockey Olympic tournament. Here’s yesterday’s scores:
📺 Devils Rink Report: Jack Hughes has been Team USA’s best forward. We broke it down on the latest Devils Rink Report.
In fact, he’s been so good he was even PROMOTED(!) back to Auston Matthews’ line for a few shifts in yesterday’s 6-3 win over Denmark
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The Athletic ($): Here’s more from Michael Russo on Hughes’ positive performance amid scrutiny before Milan with perspective from Team USA teammates.
NHL Trade Talk, News & National Hockey Now
Forever Blueshirts: Chris Drury’s trades over the last 18 months were supposed to help the New York Rangers clear a path moving forward. Here’s how he sunk them instead.
Colorado Hockey Now: What are come of the Colorado Avalanche trade options for the already dominant squad led by Nathan Mackinnon?
Florida Hockey Now: Here are which Florida Panthers are primed to advance at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Detroit Hockey Now: Here’s why Detroit Red Wings star Lucas Raymond blames himself for Sweden’s shortcoming on Saturday.
Montreal Hockey Now: Juraj Slafkovsky continues to dominate at the 2026 Men’s Ice Hockey Winter Olympic games. Here’s how the Montreal Canadiens forward is among the world’s best.
