The Daily Goal Horn

Joel Quenneville coaches the Ducks to a hot 14-7-1 start, sitting atop the Pacific with their best point total after 22 games in over a decade. Coach Q enters this week with 999 regular-season wins, one shy of joining Scotty Bowman as the only NHL bench boss to crack 1,000. Anaheim's young core thrives under his three-time Cup-winning guidance, but front offices whisper about whether this comeback story delivers the ultimate hardware.

Canada's men's hockey team grabs silver at Milano Cortina 2026 after Jack Hughes snipes the OT winner for the U.S., ending a gritty 2-1 battle that showcased their deepest run since Sochi's NHL-fueled gold. Stars like Connor McDavid, who torched the tourney with a record 13 points, Nathan MacKinnon with that clutch semifinal power-play dagger, and Mitch Marner clutch in quarters prove this group's got the goods, but falling short raises tough questions for Hockey Canada's brain trust.

New Jersey's Jack Hughes channels every ounce of clutch gene to bury the golden goal against Canada, etching his name in Olympic lore. Coming off injury whispers, he thrives in USA's bottom six, proving doubters wrong on the biggest stage. Teammates like Eichel and Larkin feed off his fire, setting the tone for NHL returns loaded with momentum.