Putin Congratulates Alex Ovechkin for Breaking NHL Record

Alex Ovechkin’s feat put a fresh spotlight on the hockey star’s past support for Russia’s leader and on his stance on the war in Ukraine.

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Canada Drops the Gloves in Tariff Spat, Makes Its Case on U.S. Billboards

The tariffs-are-a-tax messages are targeting residents in places like Pittsburgh that count on Canadian trade.

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Canadians and Wayne Gretzky: Anatomy of a Relationship on Thin Ice

In tense political times, can “The Great One” be both a Trump supporter and a beloved hero in Canada? Some want him to pick a side. (Preferably the one to the north.)

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Trudeau Thumbs Nose at Trump as Canadians Revel in Hockey Win

Canada beat the U.S. in a championship game with added meaning because of political tensions caused by President Trump’s taunts and economic threats.

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Heinz Kluetmeier, Inventive Sports Photographer, Dies at 82

His work for Sports Illustrated included the renowned cover photo of the United States men’s hockey team celebrating their upset win at the 1980 Winter Olympics.

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