Team USA is among the favorites to bring home gold in men’s hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics, with NHL stars returning to the Olympic stage at the Milan-Cortina Games.

It is the first time in 12 years that NHL players have been allowed on the world’s biggest stage, and the United States roster is loaded.

Canada is favored to win gold at +115, but is followed closely by Team USA at +175, which could set up an epic rivalry clash in the gold medal game.

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Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs captains the squad, but it is the brother duo of Brady and Matthew Tkachuk that has hockey fans glued to their televisions.

Feb 12, 2026; Milan, Italy; Brady Tkachuk of United States, Jack Eichel of United States, and Connor Hellebuyck of United States acknowledge fans 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: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Joining the United States in Group C are Denmark, Latvia, who Team USA whalloped in the opening game of the group stage, and Germany.

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

Feb 12, 2026; Milan, Italy; Auston Matthews of United States during the warm up before 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: Geoff Burke-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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