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Olympic updates: Nico Hischier had a goal and two assists as the Swiss advanced to the quarterfinals. Jesper Bratt was scratched but the Swedes advanced as well. [Devils NHL]

“Dougie Hamilton was one of the New Jersey Devils’ biggest disappointments for the first chunk of the season. He recorded just eight points over the first three months of the campaign, with only one coming in November or December. His production was so non-existent that the Devils actually made Hamilton a healthy scratch. Dougie has been a completely different player since the calendar flipped. He has piled up 13 points over 16 games in 2026, putting him one behind Jack Hughes for the team lead.” [Infernal Access ($)]

“Retools don’t always have great results, but a few recent examples show that retools on the fly can change the trajectory of a team. Among the successful retools have been the Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston Bruins, and Washington Capitals. The Devils could learn a thing or two from each as they begin a retool of their own.” [Devils on the Rush ($)]

Some analysis of the remaining games in the Olympic men’s hockey tournament: [The Athletic ($)] [ESPN]

USA and Canada will play for gold in the women’s tournament: “Over nearly three decades, the Canada-USA rivalry has been among the best in sport, with the two sides in a near-constant battle for women’s hockey supremacy. The cross-border rivals have combined to win every Olympic gold medal — Canada has a 5-2 edge — and all 24 Women’s World Championships.” [The Athletic ($)]

“From an outside lens, Norway’s lack of hockey success doesn’t make much sense, especially considering its status in other winter sports. It’s in a region with excellent hockey nearby. Sweden has a larger population, but Finland doesn’t. What’s stopping Norway from having a larger hockey presence?” [The Athletic ($)]

“The hockey boards at Santagiulia Arena have been changed to a lighter color beginning Tuesday after feedback from teams and federations, including the NHL and NHL Players’ Association.” [ESPN]

“Connor McDavid leads the Olympic tournament in scoring with nine points, but Team Canada’s top-line centre is contributing in so many ways beyond just goals and assists. ‘I mean, he’s doing everything,’ said captain Sidney Crosby. ‘Whether it’s with the puck, without the puck, [being] physical, he’s leading by example in every possible way. He’s poised. Guys have taken some runs at him, he just continues to play. He’s shown a lot of focus that way. He’s been leading the way for sure.’” [TSN]

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