Ryan S. Clark

Can Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith become the NHL's next great Stanley Cup-winning duo? The pair of highly drafted forwards is giving the long-rebuilding club belief that better times are ahead.

They’ve gone from rivals to hanging out all the time to whacking each other with ping pong balls to needing a teammate to get them an AirBnB because they’re too young.

Meet Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith, the NHL’s next great duo. www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...

'He's just the guy that helps you win': How Jaccob Slavin has been the quiet hero of Team USA The Hurricanes blueliner is a big reason his team is in the final against Canada (8 p.m. ET on ESPN), despite flying under some radars.

Mike Sullivan said they wanted Team USA to be a team and not just a collection of All-Stars.

That’s why they needed Jaccob Slavin, the shutdown defenseman who is America’s silent hero because, “he’s just the guy that helps you win.” #4Nations   #RaiseUp www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...

'He's one of the best in the world right now': Is Connor Hellebuyck the best American goalie ever? Backstopping the U.S. to statement wins in the 4 Nations Face-Off is just the latest piece of the argument. What do the other all-time greats say?

Connor Hellebuyck’s GM says he is the best goalie of his generation - regardless of nationality.

But what would it take for him to be the greatest U.S. goalie of all time? Who better to ask than Mike Richter, Jonathan Quick, Ryan Miller & Tim Thomas. www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...

Can Joey Daccord be Canada's savior in goal? The netminder has been a bright spot for Seattle this season -- and could solve a major problem for Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off and 2026 Olympics.

More than a year ago, Switzerland looked into the possibility of Joey Daccord playing for them only for him to be ineligible.

The IIHF confirms Daccord, who has never played for the U.S., is eligible to play for Canada if he chooses. www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/...