{"id":451241,"date":"2026-02-08T14:42:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T14:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/451241\/"},"modified":"2026-02-08T14:42:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T14:42:16","slug":"detroit-red-wings-fan-guide-to-the-2026-winter-olympics-the-hockey-writers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/451241\/","title":{"rendered":"Detroit Red Wings Fan Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics – The Hockey Writers –"},"content":{"rendered":"

For the first time in 12 years, NHL players are competing at the Winter Olympics<\/a>. The Detroit Red Wings will have three players representing their home countries<\/a>, each on a different team. When can you see them play, and who will they be playing against?<\/p>\n

C Dylan Larkin- United States<\/p>\n

The Red Wings\u2019 captain, Dylan Larkin<\/a>, will be heading to Italy to represent the United States for the first time at the Olympic level in his career. After playing a lesser role than he is normally used to at this past year\u2019s 4 Nations Face-Off, albeit being a key player in his role, Larkin could be in line to play in the middle six for the Americans at the Olympics.<\/p>\n

Larkin has represented the United States internationally eight times, including five World Championships. In those five World Championships, he has tallied 34 points in 45 games played and has been one of the more consistent players for the Americans at the international level. <\/p>\n

\"DylanUnited States forward Dylan Larkin (21) during the 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey championship game against Canada at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

When to Watch<\/p>\n

The United States finds themselves in Group C alongside Germany, Latvia, and Denmark at the 2026 Winter Olympics. So that means Larkin and fellow Red Wing teammate Moritz Seider will face off in the group play stage. <\/p>\n

Feb. 12- Lativa vs United States (3:10 p.m. EST)<\/p>\n

Feb. 14- United States vs Denmark (3:10 p.m. EST)<\/p>\n

Feb. 15- United States vs Germany (3:10 p.m. EST)<\/p>\n

W Lucas Raymond- Sweden<\/p>\n

Heading into the 2026 Winter Olympics, Lucas Raymond has the most points of any Swedish-born player on the Olympic roster with 60. He has represented Sweden on the international stage numerous times, most recently at the 4 Nations Face-Off, where he chipped in three assists across three games. At the Olympics, he is likely to play a key role for the Swedes as they look to medal for the first time since the 2014 Olympics in Sochi ( they earned Silver after a 3-0 loss to Canada<\/a>).<\/p>\n

After putting up a strong start to his season with the Red Wings, it should be expected that Raymond will continue that success with Sweden and look to be one of their key offensive contributors. With the stellar five-on-five and power play numbers he has put up this season, it should be no surprise if he is on one of the Swedes\u2019 power play units and is able to put up a few goals on the man-advantage.<\/p>\n

Related: Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics Men\u2019s Hockey Tournament<\/a><\/p>\n

When to Watch<\/p>\n

Sweden is in Group B along with Finland, Slovakia, and Italy. While the competition will be stiff, they should have a strong chance of securing the top spot in their group after the group stage. <\/p>\n

Feb. 11- Sweden vs Italy (3:10 p.m. EST)<\/p>\n

Feb. 13- Finland vs Sweden (6:10 a.m. EST)<\/p>\n

Feb. 14- Sweden vs Slovakia (6:10 a.m. EST)<\/p>\n

D Moritz Seider- Germany<\/p>\n

The player most likely to be the biggest x-factor for their home country at the Olympics, who is from the Red Wings, is Moritz Seider<\/a>. Seider will be representing Germany alongside the likes of Leon Draisaitl (Edmonton Oilers) and JJ Peterka (Utah Mammoth). Seider will likely be used the exact same way he has been by the Red Wings this season, being relied upon for over 20 minutes of ice time and playing on the top power-play unit for the Germans. After a start to the season that has seen him take the next step of becoming one of the league\u2019s best defensemen<\/a>, and talk of possibly joining the Norris Trophy (league\u2019s best defenseman) race, expect Seider to be one of the Olympics\u2019 best defensemen. <\/p>\n

If the big three the Germans have, including Seider, can play at the top of their game in the group stage, they should have a strong chance of securing a top-two spot in Group C. <\/p>\n

When to Watch<\/p>\n

Feb. 12- Germany vs Denmark (3:10 p.m. EST)<\/p>\n

Feb. 14- Germany vs Latvia (6:10 a.m. EST)<\/p>\n

Feb. 15- United States vs Germany (3:10 p.m. EST)<\/p>\n

Plenty to Watch as a Red Wings Fan<\/p>\n

While the Red Wings only have three players from their roster playing in the Olympics, there is going to be plenty to keep an eye on as these three look to help lead their home countries to the medal round. Each player is likely to play a key role for their country. <\/p>\n

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