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The three-time Vezina Trophy recipient and reigning Hart Trophy winner, proved to everyone why he's so decorated and in need of a larger trophy cabinet. U.S. President Donald Trump even said on Tuesdayhe will award Hellebuyck the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Let's dive into Hellebuyck's five best performances, three of which came from his first trip to the NHL playoffs. Nobody will be surprised to see which is cemented in the No. 1 spot.

And I doubt he'll ever top the performance we witnessed to culminate the2026 Milano Cortina Games.

Members of the US Men's Olympic hockey team are recogized by US President Donald Trump as he delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on Feb. 24, 2026.

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Connor Hellebuyck's top 5 performances

5. 2017-18 playoffs (Game 4, first round)

Hellebuyck has five shutouts in 58 playoff games, two of which occurred in consecutive games in the first round of the 2017-18 postseason against the Minnesota Wild.

Hellebuyck made the identical number of saves in Games 4 and 5, with 30 each. Due to playing on the road with the series still hanging in the balance (2-1 Jets), his Game 4 performance was marginally better.

The Jets won 2-0, leading to their Game 5 series clincher at home.

4. 2017-18 playoffs (Game 1, second round)

Playing in Nashville, one of the most inhospitable playoff environments, the Jets faced a daunting task against No. 1 seed Nashville in Game 1.

Hellebuyck made the 4-1 upset appear effortless despite the relentless barrage of attacks he was up against. He made 47 saves on 48 shots, finishing with a .979 save percentage.

Kevin Fiala broke Hellebuyck's shutout bid early in the third period, but the Jets' netminder was named the first star of the game.

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3. 2020-21 playoffs (Game 2, first round)

The Jets stormed into Edmonton in the second straight COVID-impacted playoffs and prevailed 1-0 over the Oilers in overtime, thanks to Hellebuyck's heroics.

He made 38 saves against Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Co., providing Winnipeg with a commanding 2-0 series lead heading back to Winnipeg for Game 3.

What made the goose egg even more impressive is the fact the Oilers haven't been shut out in the playoffs at home since that fateful night at Rogers Place.

2. 2017-18 playoffs (Game 7, second round)

Easily his best Game 7 performance, Hellebuyck marched into Nashville and silenced the raucous home crowd.

He made 36 saves on 37 shots for a .973 save percentage, propelling the Jets to a 5-1 victory and securing their place in the Western Conference final against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Hellebuyck won three of four in Nashville during his most successful playoff series.

1. 2026 Olympic gold medal game

With the weight of a nation and a 46-year wait tossed on his shoulders, Hellebuyck stood taller than the world's tallest building, assemblingarguably the greatest goaltending performancein any competition, ever.

He faced 42 shots, many of which were of the high-danger variety, and turned aside 41. He made several monumental saves, including on Canada's 5-on-3 second-period power play, and stopped McDavid and Macklin Celebrini on breakaways.

That merely scratches the surface of his fairytale-like performance on the world's biggest stage.

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Gerald Dorgan, who had been in critical condition, has died from his injuries, Pawtucket police said Wednesday.

Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien said he was heartbroken that another person has died because of the shooting.

"Our thoughts and prayers remain with the victim's family, friends, and all those impacted by this tragic act of violence," he said in a statement.

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Dorgan's daughter, Rhonda Dorgan, and grandson, Aidan Dorgan, were also killed in the shooting.

Police identified the shooter as Robert Dorgan, 56, who died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Dorgan also went by the names Roberta Esposito and Roberta Dorgano, authorities said. Robert Dorgan's ex-wife was Rhonda Dorgan and adult son was Aidan Dorgan.

Officials have said the shooter was specifically targeting family members.

Rhonda Dorgan's mom, Linda Dorgan, and a family friend, Thomas Geruso, were wounded.

Law enforcement have credited several people who intervened and quicklystopped the attack. At least three bystanders were able to contain the shooter in the middle of the stands as the crowd fled and ran around them.

Cuba said its forces fatally shot four heavily armed people attempting to "infiltrate" its territory on a Florida-registered speedboat on Wednesday, amid simmering tensions between the communist island and the US.

Cuban border guard troops approached the boat after it entered their territorial waters in Falcones Cay, Villa Clara province, just over 100 miles from Florida, the country's interior ministry said in a statement.

A passenger on the speedboat shot at the Cuban vessel, wounding its commander, and prompting Cuban forces to return fire, according to the statement. Six other people aboard the speedboat were wounded and are in custody and receiving medical attention.

The passengers were Cuban residents of the US and were armed with assault rifles, handguns and Molotov cocktails, and had "intended to carry out an infiltration for terrorist purposes," according to a later statement from the ministry.

Two of the surviving passengers were previously wanted by Cuba for terrorism, the ministry added.

The vessel was not carrying US government personnel and was not on a US government operation, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said earlier.

The registration number given by Cuban authorities, FL7726SH, matched a 24-foot power boat that was manufactured in 1981, according to maritime database records.

Another individual who was sent from the US to "facilitate the reception of the armed infiltration" was arrested and has since confessed, the Cuban interior ministry statement said. CNN has reached out to the White House regarding the latest Cuban statement.

The shootout comes amidheightened tensionsbetween the US and Cuba. Following the US ousting in January of Venezuelan leader and Cuban ally Nicolás Maduro, the administration of US President Donald Trump has set its sights on Cuba, blocking all oil deliveries to the island and talking of regime change.

The blockade has brought Cuba's economy to its knees, with the Caribbean nation experiencing its worst era ofeconomic uncertaintyin decades and the UN warning of a potential humanitarian "collapse."

The USeased the embargo slightlyon Wednesday, saying it would grant licenses to private Cuban entities looking to resell oil from Venezuela, the main supplier of crude and fuel to the Cuban market. That market is largely dominated by the public sector.

Cuba has clashed with US boats before

Cuba's forces have engaged in skirmishes with US boats entering its waters in the past, though it is rare to see deadly shootouts on this scale.

Havana's ministry of the interior said itintercepted 13 US speedboatsin 2022 with 23 crew members who it accused of "carrying out human trafficking operations" taking people from Cuba to the US.

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The north coast of Villa Clara province, where the speedboat was intercepted on Wednesday, is known for its white-sand beaches, shallow waters and sandbars. The US Coast Guard has previously intercepted speedboats off its coast that it said were carrying illegal migrants to the US, which is home to a Cuban exile community largely opposed to the island's communist government.

The fatal shooting comes just one day after the 30-year anniversary of when theCuban military downed two planesbelonging to the Cuban-American humanitarian organization Brothers to the Rescue over the waters north of Havana, killing four.

Earlier this month, Trumpextended a Clinton-era emergency measure, enacted after Cuba shot down the planes, which allows US authorities to board any vessel which may be headed toward Cuba.

Nearly one million Cubans have fled to the US in recent years, withthousands attemptingthe perilous sea journey to Florida in makeshift vessels. However, unlike previous Republican and Democratic administrations, which generally treated Cubans as political refugees and gave them a unique fast track to US residency,Trump has deported Cubansin record numbers.

US officials call for investigation

Earlier, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US embassy in Havana was looking into the incident after being informed of it by Cuban authorities. The Department of Homeland Security and the US Coast Guard are also involved.

"We're going to find out exactly what happened here and then we'll respond accordingly," said Rubio, who was in the region on an official visit to Saint Kitts and Nevis.

"Suffice it to say, it is highly unusual to see shootouts on open sea like that," he added. "It's something, frankly, that hasn't happened over Cuba in a very long time."

Officials from Florida called for an investigation and for the Cuban government to be held accountable.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said he has directed the Office of Statewide Prosecution to help federal, state, and law enforcement authorities begin an investigation.

US Republican Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez, whose district includes the southern tip of Florida, said the incident raised concerns about the use of lethal force against people aboard a US-registered vessel and called for an investigation into the incident.

"United States authorities must determine whether any of the victims were US citizens or legal residents and establish exactly what occurred," he said in a statement posted to X. "The regime in Cuba must be relegated to the dustbin of history for its countless crimes against humanity."

Republican Senator Rick Scott, also from Florida, called the incident "deeply concerning" and said the Cuban government "must be held accountable."

CNN's Max Saltman, Patrick Oppmann and Jennifer Hansler contributed to this report.

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About 14,000 troops marched through Kim Il Sung Square in the capital of Pyongyang, state media said. Columns of soldiers were seen goose-stepping under floodlights with fighter jets roaring overhead.

Kim's teenage daughter, widely believed to be named Ju Ae, again appeared prominently at the parade beside her father. But despite speculation in South Korea about her potential grooming as a successor, no new official titles were announced as the once-in-five-years ruling party congress wrapped.

In his closing remarks at the congress, Kim doubled down on expanding the nation's nuclear arsenal. He called it the party's "firm will" to strengthen national nuclear power and increase both the number of weapons and the means to deploy them.

But at his parade, most military hardware was conspicuously absent. No procession of tanks, no towering intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM), no hypersonic glide vehicles, no transporter-erector-launchers rumbling past the cameras.

The restraint is noteworthy because the Kim regime often uses parades to showcase its most menacing weapons, and state propaganda has been leaning into weapons imagery recently.

Just last week,state media aired footageof Kimappearing to take the wheelof a 600mm multiple rocket launcher – a system North Korea has touted as "nuclear-capable" – with rows of dozens of launch vehicles lined up in striking formation. And only four months ago, North Korea staged a massiverain-soaked military parademarking the ruling party's 80th anniversary, showcasing what state media called its most powerful ICBM and other new strategic systems.

North Korea's Ninth Workers' Party Congress, a largely rubber-stamp political gathering of the nation's elite, also brought personnel changes at the top.

Kim's powerful sister, Kim Yo Jong, was promoted to director of a party department after years in a deputy role, solidifying her standing in the inner circle. Several senior party and military posts were reshuffled, elevating younger loyalists while unanimously "reelecting" Kim as general secretary for another five-year term.

A change in Kim's signaling

So why the scaled-back military display this time around? One practical explanation is timing. Parades are expensive, logistically complex, and often used to unveil new and upgraded hardware. Showing the same missiles so soon after a major anniversary event could blunt the impact of their appearance.

But the broader context suggests something more deliberate. Pyongyang appears to be signaling discipline and political control while keeping its strategic leverage in reserve.

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Alongside the promise for more nuclear weapons, Kim also reiterated plans for stronger ICBMs, submarine-launch capabilities, and developments involving drones and artificial intelligence.

At the same time, Kim left conditional room for talks with Washington, but only on Pyongyang's terms. Prospects for improved relations, he said, depend entirely on the "US attitude," implying that Washington would need to accept North Korea's nuclear status and abandon what the regime has long described as a "hostile policy."

The timing may be intentional. US President Donald Trump is preparing for a visit to China from March 31 to April 2, a trip that could reshape regional diplomacy. Some North Korea watchers speculate that a Beijing visit could create a narrow opening for a renewed Trump-Kim dialogue, whether directly or through Chinese mediation.

Notably, Trump made no mention of North Korea during hisState of the Union address. It was a striking omission given how frequently he referenced the country during his first term, particularly around the high-profile summit diplomacy with Kim.

Trump did recognize a 100-year-old Korean War veteran during the speech Wednesday, presentingformer fighter pilot Royce Williamswith the Medal of Honor before a bipartisan round of applause. The tribute underscored the enduring legacy of the war, even as contemporary tensions on the peninsula went unaddressed in the speech.

The Russia partnership

Pyongyang's leverage looks very different from the summit era of Trump's first term, largely because of Kim's deepening partnership with Russia's Vladimir Putin.

Kim and Putin signed a "comprehensive strategic partnership" agreement in June 2024 that includes a mutual defense clause, cementing what both sides portray as a de facto alliance. The relationship has grown more consequential as North Korea's role in Russia's war in Ukraine has become central to Pyongyang's propaganda.

State media has repeatedly shown Kim honoring returning North Korean soldiers who fought for Russia and consoling the families of those killed. The ceremonies are often visibly emotional, with Kim portrayed as a benevolent father figure. Earlier this month, heawarded new apartmentsto some of those families.

Against that backdrop, Wednesday's parade being heavy on troops and light on weapons could be deliberately calibrated for Kim's domestic audience. The emphasis this time around was on unity, loyalty and readiness, while keeping the most provocative systems off-camera.

The warning to adversaries still came through. State media quoted Kim saying that any violation of the country's sovereignty would trigger immediate retaliatory strikes. The familiar threat landed as the US and South Korea announced that their own, possibly toned-down, military drills will return to the calendar next month.

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"I thought the call in itself was distasteful and an awesome learning moment to refocus the narrative and understand our words matter, and how we speak about women matters, and we need to celebrate this team," Knight said on"Good Morning America"Thursday morning.

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In a postgame call with the men's hockey team, Trump invited the team to the State of the Union address in Washington, D.C., and said he would "have to" invite the Olympic gold medal-winning women's team as well.

"I must tell you, we're gonna have to bring the women's team. You do know that," Trump said, prompting laughter from the men's team. "I do believe I probably would be impeached."

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

After the Senior Bowl, the combine is the next step in the NFL offseason process before the2026 NFL Draft.

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza has already decided he will not throw at the combine. Instead, theHeisman Trophy winnerandpresumed favorite to be the No. 1 overall pickwill throw during his pro day next month,according to ESPN.

However, there will be plenty of opportunity for others to make a name for themselves during this year's event.

Here's what you need to know about 2026 NFL combine:

2. New York Jets – Arvell Reese, LB/DE, Ohio State

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NFL mock draft: First-round projection with order set after Super Bowl

When and where is the 2026 NFL combine?

The 2026 NFL combine begins Feb. 23 through March 2 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

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How to watch the 2026 NFL combine?

The combine will be broadcast on NFL Network. It can also be streamed on the NFL+ app and NFL.com.

When will coaches, general managers and players speak at the combine?

Some coaches and general managers will speak to the media on Tuesday Feb. 24 and Wednesday, Feb. 25 to share offseason updates.

Here's the media schedule for the players:

• Wednesday, Feb. 25: Defensive Line, Linebackers, Placekickers

• Thursday, Feb. 26: Defensive Backs, Tight Ends

• Friday, Feb. 27: Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers, Running Backs

• Saturday, Feb. 28: Offensive Line

NFL combine workout schedule

On-field workouts will begin Thursday, Feb. 26 through March 1, where prospects conduct several drills: the 40-yard dash, bench press, vertical jump, broad jump, three-cone drill, 20-yard shuttle and 60-yard shuttle.

Here's when the players will participate:

• Thursday, Feb. 26: Defensive Linemen, Linebackers, Placekickers, 3 p.m. ET

• Friday, Feb. 27: Defensive Backs, Tight Ends, 3 p.m. ET

• Saturday, Feb. 28: Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers, Running Backs, 1 p.m. ET

• Sunday, March 1: Offensive Linemen, 1 p.m. ET

When is the 2026 NFL Draft?

The2026 NFL Draftwill be held from April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. TheLas Vegas Raidersown the No. 1 pick.

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