The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, are set to feature NHL players for the first time since 2014. The men's ice hockey tournament will take place from February 11-22, 2026, and will include 12 national teams.
Here's a look at which NHL players are expected to participate, sorted by their NHL team:
Anaheim Ducks: The Anaheim Ducks are sending several players to the Olympics, including Leo Carlsson (Sweden) and Lukáš Dostál (Czechia).
Boston Bruins: The Boston Bruins will be represented by players such as Henri Jokiharju (Finland), David Pastrnak and Pavel Zacha (both Czechia), Elias Lindholm (Sweden), and Americans Charlie McAvoy and Jeremy Swayman.
Buffalo Sabres: The Buffalo Sabres' representatives include Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (Finland), Rasmus Dahlin (Sweden), and Tage Thompson (USA).
Calgary Flames: The Calgary Flames are expected to send players like Martin Pospíšil (Slovakia) and Rasmus Andersson (Sweden).
Carolina Hurricanes: Frederik Andersen (Denmark) and Sebastian Aho (Finland) are among the players representing the Carolina Hurricanes.
Chicago Blackhawks: The Chicago Blackhawks' Teuvo Teravainen will play for Finland.
Colorado Avalanche: The Colorado Avalanche are sending a number of players, including Artturi Lehkonen and Joel Kiviranta (both Finland), and Gabriel Landeskog (Sweden).
Columbus Blue Jackets: Details on specific players from the Columbus Blue Jackets are still emerging.
Dallas Stars: Roope Hintz and Mikko Rantanen will represent the Dallas Stars playing for Finland.
Detroit Red Wings: Lucas Raymond will represent the Detroit Red Wings, playing for team Sweden.
Edmonton Oilers: Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl will represent the Edmonton Oilers, playing for team Canada and Germany respectively.
Florida Panthers: Anton Lundell and Eetu Luostarinen will represent the Florida Panthers, playing for team Finland.
Los Angeles Kings: Joel Armia and Adrian Kempe will represent the Los Angeles Kings, playing for team Finland and Sweden respectively.
Minnesota Wild: Joel Eriksson Ek and Nico Sturm will represent the Minnesota Wild, playing for team Sweden and Germany respectively.
Montreal Canadiens: Juraj Slafkovský and Oliver Kapanen, and Alexandre Texier will represent the Montreal Canadiens, playing for team Slovakia, Finland, and France respectively.
Nashville Predators: Erik Haula and Filip Forsberg will represent the Nashville Predators, playing for team Finland and Sweden respectively.
New Jersey Devils: Jesper Bratt and Šimon Nemec will represent the New Jersey Devils, playing for team Sweden and Slovakia respectively.
New York Rangers: Mika Zibanejad will represent the New York Rangers, playing for team Sweden.
Ottawa Senators: Tim Stützle will represent the Ottawa Senators, playing for team Germany.
Philadelphia Flyers: Daniel Vladař, Rodrigo Abols will represent the Philadelphia Flyers, playing for team Czechia and Latvia respectively.
Pittsburgh Penguins: Rickard Rakell will represent the Pittsburgh Penguins, playing for team Sweden.
San Jose Sharks: Macklin Celebrini, Pavol Regenda and Alexander Wennberg will represent the San Jose Sharks, playing for team Canada, Slovakia, and Sweden respectively.
Seattle Kraken: Eeli Tolvanen and Kaapo Kakko will represent the Seattle Kraken, playing for team Finland.
St. Louis Blues: Dalibor Dvorský will represent the St. Louis Blues, playing for team Slovakia.
Tampa Bay Lightning: Erik Černák and Pontus Holmberg, Wojciech Stachowiak will represent the Tampa Bay Lightning, playing for team Slovakia, Sweden and Germany respectively.
Toronto Maple Leafs: William Nylander will represent the Toronto Maple Leafs, playing for team Sweden.
Utah Mammoth: Karel Vejmelka and John-Jason Peterka will represent the Utah Mammoth, playing for team Czechia and Germany respectively.
Vancouver Canucks: Elias Pettersson and Lukas Reichel will represent the Vancouver Canucks, playing for team Sweden and Germany respectively.
Vegas Golden Knights: Akira Schmid.
Washington Capitals: Martin Fehérváry will represent the Washington Capitals, playing for team Slovakia.
Winnipeg Jets: Specific players from the Winnipeg Jets are yet to be confirmed.
The return of NHL players to the Olympics is highly anticipated, promising a showcase of elite hockey talent on the international stage.
