Sweden forward Marcus Johansson controls the puck in front of Latvia goaltender Kristers Gudlevskis during the IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship match on May 14, 2025.

Marcus Johansson and Hampus Lindholm will be injury replacements for Leo Carlsson and Jonas Brodin. Jonathan Nackstrand / AFP via Getty Images

Jan. 27, 2026Updated Feb. 12, 2026

Sweden is the latest team to announce injury replacements for its men’s hockey roster for the upcoming Winter Olympics.

Forward Marcus Johansson and defenseman Hampus Lindholm are headed to Milan, replacing Leo Carlsson and Jonas Brodin, the Swedish Ice Hockey Association announced Tuesday.

Johannson, 35, has 13 goals and 34 points over 48 games for the Minnesota Wild. Lindholm, 32, has three goals and 16 points for the Boston Bruins but is handling heavy minutes, with 22:04 of average ice time per game.

The Anaheim Ducks’ Carlsson is recovering from thigh surgery that took place Jan. 16. He is expected to miss three to five weeks. The Wild’s Brodin is out with a lower-body injury.

Sweden is seeking its first Olympic gold medal in men’s hockey since 2006. It opens the tournament against Italy on Feb. 11.

Check out this tracker for the latest updates on each country’s men’s tournament roster, including injury replacements, at the Winter Olympics.

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