The Team USA men’s hockey team at the 2026 Winter Olympics has generated a lot of excitement coming into the Milan-Cortina Games, and it got off to a hot start. The United States whalloped Latvia in the group stage opener, 5-1, and is among the favorites to bring home gold.
Joining the United States in Group C are Denmark, Latvia, who Team USA whalloped in the opening game of the group stage, and Germany.
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The team in this year’s Olympics has generated some extra attention because it is stacked from top to bottom with NHL stars, after professional players were able to compete in the Winter Games for the first time since the Sochi Games 12 years ago.
Feb 13, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team USA forward Auston Matthews (34) looks on against Team Finland in the first period during a 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey game at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
Serving as captain for Team USA is Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Which NHL stars from your favorite team are representing the United States in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games?
A full look at the Team USA roster can be seen below.
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Team USA 2026 Winter Olympics roster
[US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Feb 12, 2026; Milan, Italy; Zach Werenski, Brady Tkachuk and Connor Hellebuyck of United States celebrate after the match against Latvia in men’s ice hockey group C play during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: David W Cerny/Reuters via Imagn Images
Forwards
Matt Boldy, Wild
Kyle Connor, Jets
Jack Eichel, Golden Knights
Jake Guentzel, Lightning
Jack Hughes, Devils
Clayton Keller, Mammoth
Dylan Larkin, Red Wings
Auston Matthews, Maple Leafs
J.T. Miller, Rangers
Brock Nelson, Islanders
Tage Thompson, Sabres
Brady Tkachuk, Senators
Matthew Tkachuk, Panthers
Vincent Trocheck, Rangers
Defense
Brock Faber, Wild
Noah Hanifin, Golden Knights
Quinn Hughes, Canucks
Jackson LaCombe, Ducks*
Charlie McAvoy, Bruins
Jake Sanderson, Senators
Jaccob Slavin, Hurricanes
Zach Werenski, Blue Jackets
Goaltenders
Connor Hellebuyck, Jets
Jake Oettinger, Stars
Jeremy Swayman, Bruins
*denotes injury replacement
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