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The NHL resumes on Wednesday after a break for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Around 143 players participated, with some returning as gold medalists while others come back empty-handed. Many NHL stars, including Nikita Kucherov, Kirill Kaprizov, and Artemi Panarin, rested during the break due to their country's ban from the Olympics.
The playoff race intensifies as the NHL Bubble Watch reveals current standings. The Tampa Bay Lightning sit at 37-14-4 with a staggering 99% playoff chance, riding a five-game winning streak. Kucherov leads with 91 points, and goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy boasts 27 wins.
Injuries frame the Lightning’s Olympic impact, with Brayden Point and Anthony Cirelli sidelined. The Montreal Canadiens follow with a record of 32-17-8 and an 86.5% chance of making the playoffs. The battle for the Stanley Cup is heating up.
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