2026 Team USA men’s hockey Winter Olympics roster, list of NHL players

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

Jack Eichel, Golden Knights

Jake Guentzel, Lightning

Auston Matthews, Maple Leafs

Matthew Tkachuk, Panthers

Vincent Trocheck, Rangers

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Defense

Noah Hanifin, Golden Knights

Jake Sanderson, Senators

Jaccob Slavin, Hurricanes

Zach Werenski, Blue Jackets

Goaltenders

*denotes injury replacement

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