The 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano and Cortina, Italy, will feature a preliminary hockey roster announcement, with Aleksander Barkov leading the Finnish team. Barkov boasts an impressive NHL career, highlighted by his recent Stanley Cup victory and multiple All-Star selections. Meanwhile, the Charlotte Checkers showcased resilience by winning Game 2 of the Calder Cup Final in an overtime thriller against the Abbotsford Canucks, tying the series. Key performances from players like Mike Benning and Kaapo Kahkonen were pivotal to the Checkers' success, setting the stage for an exciting Game 3 ahead.
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov was named to the Finnish squad for the 2026 Olympics, alongside NHL stars Aho and Rantanen.
The Charlotte Checkers evened the Calder Cup Final series at 1-1 with a dramatic overtime win, thanks to Mike Benning's decisive goal.
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