Matt Porter
@mattyports.bsky.social
Writer, drummer, capable hand. Currently in Milano Cortina covering the Winter Olympics. Words in the Boston Globe and also here
A Hampus Lindholm stick foul.
February 18, 2026 at 9:34 PM
A Hampus Lindholm stick foul.
Markstrom the first to break the staring contest. Larkin tips a Jack Hughes point shot, 1-0 US
February 18, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Markstrom the first to break the staring contest. Larkin tips a Jack Hughes point shot, 1-0 US
Guentzel robbed by Markstrom, but how about that redirected pass by Matthews?
February 18, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Guentzel robbed by Markstrom, but how about that redirected pass by Matthews?
Tight-checking first period between USA and Sweden. Both goalies locked in. The margins may be slim tonight.
February 18, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Tight-checking first period between USA and Sweden. Both goalies locked in. The margins may be slim tonight.
Victor Hedman yet to take a shift for Sweden, nearly 18 minutes in. Hampus Lindholm seeing more minutes
February 18, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Victor Hedman yet to take a shift for Sweden, nearly 18 minutes in. Hampus Lindholm seeing more minutes
US blocking a lot of passes, sorting out what the Swedes are trying to get going
February 18, 2026 at 8:37 PM
US blocking a lot of passes, sorting out what the Swedes are trying to get going
McAvoy, who is playing without the bubble, buried Eriksson Ek, who was throwing his weight around a few shifts before
February 18, 2026 at 8:28 PM
McAvoy, who is playing without the bubble, buried Eriksson Ek, who was throwing his weight around a few shifts before
The Finns, man. What a bunch of dogs
February 18, 2026 at 7:31 PM
The Finns, man. What a bunch of dogs
When Jon Cooper was asked about this, he let his eye roll/sigh combo do the talking.
These refs have been bad tonight. This is after the Harley shot was blocked. Via @thomasdrance.bsky.social
February 18, 2026 at 7:16 PM
When Jon Cooper was asked about this, he let his eye roll/sigh combo do the talking.
Cooper on Crosby:
"I think that was a big thing coming in ... we didn't want this to be Sid's last game at this Olympics. So it was big motivator for the guys."
An injured Crosby spoke to the team at 2nd intermission. The message:
"Go get it, boys. There was a lot more than that."
"I think that was a big thing coming in ... we didn't want this to be Sid's last game at this Olympics. So it was big motivator for the guys."
An injured Crosby spoke to the team at 2nd intermission. The message:
"Go get it, boys. There was a lot more than that."
February 18, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Cooper on Crosby:
"I think that was a big thing coming in ... we didn't want this to be Sid's last game at this Olympics. So it was big motivator for the guys."
An injured Crosby spoke to the team at 2nd intermission. The message:
"Go get it, boys. There was a lot more than that."
"I think that was a big thing coming in ... we didn't want this to be Sid's last game at this Olympics. So it was big motivator for the guys."
An injured Crosby spoke to the team at 2nd intermission. The message:
"Go get it, boys. There was a lot more than that."
Doughty: "You look down the bench and you see the players we have on our team, and you know no one's going to quit, and we have a great chance of coming back. But as the time keeps ticking, you're like, 'Holy fuck ... this isn't ideal.' But I never stopped believing. And look what happened.”
February 18, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Doughty: "You look down the bench and you see the players we have on our team, and you know no one's going to quit, and we have a great chance of coming back. But as the time keeps ticking, you're like, 'Holy fuck ... this isn't ideal.' But I never stopped believing. And look what happened.”
Stone asked abt Marner's rep for not coming up big.
"As a teammate, I haven't experienced that. 4Nations, gets a huge OT goal for us, makes an incredible play for the winner. Then tonight, when we need him the most, he makes the play.
"So, um ... I think it's a Toronto thing."
"As a teammate, I haven't experienced that. 4Nations, gets a huge OT goal for us, makes an incredible play for the winner. Then tonight, when we need him the most, he makes the play.
"So, um ... I think it's a Toronto thing."
February 18, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Stone asked abt Marner's rep for not coming up big.
"As a teammate, I haven't experienced that. 4Nations, gets a huge OT goal for us, makes an incredible play for the winner. Then tonight, when we need him the most, he makes the play.
"So, um ... I think it's a Toronto thing."
"As a teammate, I haven't experienced that. 4Nations, gets a huge OT goal for us, makes an incredible play for the winner. Then tonight, when we need him the most, he makes the play.
"So, um ... I think it's a Toronto thing."
Marner magic. Canada advances
February 18, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Marner magic. Canada advances
Hertl with two huge defensive plays in that third period. Sliding block on the 3-2 goal, then a breakup in the final seconds of regulation
February 18, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Hertl with two huge defensive plays in that third period. Sliding block on the 3-2 goal, then a breakup in the final seconds of regulation
What a fantastic hockey game to witness live. I'm so thankful
February 18, 2026 at 6:07 PM
What a fantastic hockey game to witness live. I'm so thankful
Not kidding you, I was JUST thinking: "Is Canada really going to rely on like, *Nick Suzuki* to win this?"
Well, maybe. 3-3, 3:27 left
Well, maybe. 3-3, 3:27 left
February 18, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Not kidding you, I was JUST thinking: "Is Canada really going to rely on like, *Nick Suzuki* to win this?"
Well, maybe. 3-3, 3:27 left
Well, maybe. 3-3, 3:27 left
The block by Hertl, the pass by Necas, the threat by Pastrnak, the finish by Palat. Czechs lead!
February 18, 2026 at 5:52 PM
The block by Hertl, the pass by Necas, the threat by Pastrnak, the finish by Palat. Czechs lead!
This is a w e s o m e
February 18, 2026 at 5:47 PM
This is a w e s o m e
Crosby won't return after the Gudas hit.
That makes two legendary Team Canada captains with injured right legs at these Olympics.
That makes two legendary Team Canada captains with injured right legs at these Olympics.
February 18, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Crosby won't return after the Gudas hit.
That makes two legendary Team Canada captains with injured right legs at these Olympics.
That makes two legendary Team Canada captains with injured right legs at these Olympics.
Connor McDavid, Numero Novantasette, has 11 points in 11 Olympic periods.
February 18, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Connor McDavid, Numero Novantasette, has 11 points in 11 Olympic periods.
The penalty Czechia couldn't afford. MacKinnon ties it at 2.
February 18, 2026 at 4:58 PM
The penalty Czechia couldn't afford. MacKinnon ties it at 2.
Dostal with some huge saves as Canada wakes up.
February 18, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Dostal with some huge saves as Canada wakes up.
Crosby heads to the room.
February 18, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Crosby heads to the room.
Czechia got a piece of Crosby, there. He's hurting
February 18, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Czechia got a piece of Crosby, there. He's hurting
Reposted by Matt Porter
The last time Canada trailed in an Olympic hockey game with NHLers involved was in the second half of the 5-3 loss to the US on Feb. 21, 2010.
In other words in 13 straight games since 2010, Canada had never trailed till now.
In other words in 13 straight games since 2010, Canada had never trailed till now.
February 18, 2026 at 4:23 PM
The last time Canada trailed in an Olympic hockey game with NHLers involved was in the second half of the 5-3 loss to the US on Feb. 21, 2010.
In other words in 13 straight games since 2010, Canada had never trailed till now.
In other words in 13 straight games since 2010, Canada had never trailed till now.