Nathan MacKinnon
Canada edges Finland in dramatic Olympic hockey semifinal
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Canada staged a thrilling comeback to defeat Finland 3-2 in the men's ice hockey semifinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, advancing to the gold medal game. Nathan MacKinnon's power-play goal with 35 seconds left sealed the victory after an offside challenge was upheld. The win sets up a highly anticipated final against the United States, who beat Slovakia 6-2 in the other semifinal.
Halfway through the 2025-26 NHL season, Colorado Avalanche players Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar lead the races for the Hart and Norris Trophies, respectively, amid their team's torrid start. Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers remains a close challenger in the MVP conversation, while rookie Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders tops the Calder Trophy contenders. The awards landscape shows tight competitions in several categories as the second half approaches.
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The NHL has named Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon and San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini as the Three Stars of the Month for December 2025. All three players, who are No. 1 draft picks selected for Canada's 2026 Olympic roster, delivered standout performances that boosted their teams' standings. The honors, presented by GEICO, highlight their dominance in scoring and key statistical categories.