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Winter Olympics: Men’s Ice Hockey Power Rankings & Rosters

Danny Mogollon

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12) Team Italy
Italy Olympic Hockey Gold Odds

Current Odds: +90000 | Opening Odds: +80000

Olympic Hockey Schedule
- Feb. 11: vs. Sweden (3:10 p.m.)
- Feb. 13: vs. Slovakia (6:10 a.m.)
- Feb. 14: vs. Finland (10:40 a.m.)
TEAM ITALY ROSTER

FORWARDS (14)
13 - Matthew Bradley, HC Bolzano
88 - Tommaso De Luca, Ambrì Piotta
36 - Cristiano DiGiacinto, HC Bolzano
93 - Luca Frigo, HC Bolzano
67 - Mikael Frycklund, HC Val Pusteria
10 - Dustin Gazley, HC Bolzano
22 - Diego Kostner, Ambrì Piotta
9 - Daniel Mantenuto, HC Bolzano
23 - Giovanni Morini, Lugano
19 - Alexander Petan, Olimpija Lubiana
34 - Tommy Purdeller, HC Val Pusteria
18 - Nick Saracino, HC Val Pusteria
7 - Alessandro Segafredo, ZSC Lions Zurigo
11 - Marco Zanetti, HC Lugano

DEFENSEMEN (8)
90 - Dylan Di Perna, HC Bolzano
77 - Gregory Di Tomaso, HC Val Pusteria
21 - Daniel Glira, HC Val Pusteria
27 - Thomas Larkin, Schwenninger Wild Wings
37 - Phil Pietroniro, Rytiri Kladno
6 - Jason Seed, HC Bolzano
53 - Alex Trivellato, Schwenninger Wild Wings
55 - Luca Zanatta, HC Val Pusteria

GOALIES (3)
20 - Damian Clara, Brynäs IF
35 - Davide Fadani, Kloten
59 - Gianluca Vallini, HC Bolzano
Winter Olympics Men's Ice Hockey
The puck drops today in Milan, Italy, for the first Men's Ice Hockey game of the 2026 Winter Olympics. Slovakia's Adam Ruzicka and Finland's Anton Lundell matchup in the opening face-off in men's ice hockey group B play at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.

Today's Games

Finland vs. Slovakia (10:40 a.m.)

Sweeden at Italy (3:10 p.m.)

We rank all 12 teams in Milan, provide updated odds to win the gold, the schedule, and full rosters.
1) Team Canada
Canada Olympic Hockey Gold Odds

Current Odds: +100 | Opening Odds: +230

Canada Olympic Hockey Schedule
- Feb. 12: vs. Czechia (10:40 a.m.)
- Feb. 13: vs. Switzerland (3:10 p.m.)
- Feb. 15: vs. France (10:40 a.m.)
TEAM CANADA ROSTER

FORWARDS (14)

9 - Sam Bennett, Florida Panthers*
17 - Macklin Celebrini, San Jose Sharks
87 - Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins (C)
38 - Brandon Hagel, Tampa Bay Lightning
14 - Bo Horvat, New York Islanders
24 - Seth Jarvis, Carolina Hurricanes**
29 - Nathan MacKinnon, Colorado Avalanche
63 - Brad Marchand, Florida Panthers
93 - Mitch Marner, Vegas Golden Knights
97 - Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers (A)
13 - Sam Reinhart, Florida Panthers
61 - Mark Stone, Vegas Golden Knights
10 - Nick Suzuki, Montreal Canadiens
43 - Tom Wilson, Washington Capitals

DEFENSEMEN (8)
89 - Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings
20 - Thomas Harley, Dallas Stars
8 - Cale Makar, Colorado Avalanche (A)
44 - Josh Morrissey, Winnipeg Jets
55 - Colton Parayko, St. Louis Blues
6 - Travis Sanheim, Philadelphia Flyers
27 - Shea Theodore, Vegas Golden Knights
7 - Devon Toews, Colorado Avalanche

GOALIES (3)
50 - Jordan Binnington, St. Louis Blues
35 - Darcy Kuemper, Los Angeles Kings
48 - Logan Thompson, Washington Capitals

* injury replacement for Anthony Cirelli, Tampa Bay Lightning; ** injury replacement for Brayden Point, Tampa Bay Lightning
2) Team USA
USA Olympic Hockey Gold Odds

Current Odds: +190 | Opening Odds: +280

Olympic Hockey Schedule
- Feb. 12: vs. Latvia (3:10 p.m.)
- Feb. 14: vs. Denmark (3:10 p.m.)
- Feb. 15: vs. Germany (3:10 p.m.)
TEAM UNITED STATES ROSTER

FORWARDS (14)
12 - Matt Boldy, Minnesota Wild
81 - Kyle Connor, Winnipeg Jets
9 - Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights
86 - Jack Hughes, New Jersey Devils
59 - Jake Guentzel, Tampa Bay Lightning
91 - Clayton Keller, Utah Mammoth
21 - Dylan Larkin, Detroit Red Wings
34 - Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs (C)
10 - J.T. Miller, New York Rangers
29 - Brock Nelson, Colorado Avalanche
7 - Brady Tkachuk, Ottawa Senators
19 - Matthew Tkachuk, Florida Panthers (A)
72 - Tage Thompson, Buffalo Sabres
16 - Vincent Trocheck, New York Rangers

DEFENSEMEN (8)
14 - Brock Faber, Minnesota Wild
15 - Noah Hanifin, Vegas Golden Knights
43 - Quinn Hughes, Minnesota Wild
2 - Jackson LaCombe, Anaheim Ducks*
25 - Charlie McAvoy, Boston Bruins (A)
85 - Jake Sanderson, Ottawa Senators
74 - Jaccob Slavin, Carolina Hurricanes
8 - Zach Werenski, Columbus Blue Jackets

GOALIES (3)
37 - Connor Hellebuyck, Winnipeg Jets
30 - Jake Oettinger, Dallas Stars
1 - Jeremy Swayman, Boston Bruins

* injury replacement for Seth Jones, Florida Panthers
3) Team Sweden
Sweden Olympic Hockey Gold Odds

Current Odds: +700 | Opening Odds: +525

Olympic Hockey Schedule
- Feb. 11: vs. Italy (3:10 p.m.)
- Feb. 13: vs. Finland (6:10 a.m.)
- Feb. 14: vs. Slovakia (6:10 a.m.)
TEAM SWEDEN ROSTER

FORWARDS (14)
63 - Jesper Bratt, New Jersey Devils
14 - Joel Eriksson Ek, Minnesota Wild
9 - Filip Forsberg, Nashville Predators
29 - Pontus Holmberg, Tampa Bay Lightning
90 - Marcus Johansson, Minnesota Wild*
19 - Adrian Kempe, Los Angeles Kings
92 - Gabriel Landeskog, Colorado Avalanche (C)
28 - Elias Lindholm, Boston Bruins
88 - William Nylander, Toronto Maple Leafs
40 - Elias Pettersson, Vancouver Canucks
67 - Rickard Rakell, Pittsburgh Penguins
23 - Lucas Raymond, Detroit Red Wings
10 - Alexander Wennberg, San Jose Sharks
93 - Mika Zibanejad, New York Rangers

DEFENSEMEN (8)
4 - Rasmus Andersson, Vegas Golden Knights
6 - Philip Broberg, St. Louis Blues
26 - Rasmus Dahlin, Buffalo Sabres
3 - Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Toronto Maple Leafs
42 - Gustav Forsling, Florida Panthers
77 - Victor Hedman, Tampa Bay Lightning (A)
65 - Erik Karlsson, Pittsburgh Penguins (A)
27 - Hampus Lindholm, Boston Bruins**

GOALIES (3)
32 - Filip Gustavsson, Minnesota Wild
25 - Jacob Markstrom, New Jersey Devils
30 - Jesper Wallstedt, Minnesota Wild

* injury replacement for Leo Carlsson, Anaheim Ducks; ** injury replacement for Jonas Brodin, Minnesota Wild
4) Team Finland
Finland Olympic Hockey Gold Odds

Current Odds: +1200 | Opening Odds: +1000

Olympic Hockey Schedule
- Feb. 11: vs. Slovakia (10:40 a.m.)
- Feb. 13: vs. Sweden (6:10 a.m.)
- Feb. 14: vs. Italy (10:40 a.m.)
TEAM FINLAND ROSTER

FORWARDS (14)
40 - Joel Armia, Los Angeles Kings
20 - Sebastian Aho, Carolina Hurricanes (A)
64 - Mikael Granlund, Anaheim Ducks (C)
56 - Erik Haula, Nashville Predators
24 - Roope Hintz, Dallas Stars
84 - Kaapo Kakko, Seattle Kraken
91 - Oliver Kapanen, Montreal Canadiens
94 - Joel Kiviranta, Colorado Avalanche
62 - Artturi Lehkonen, Colorado Avalanche
15 - Anton Lundell, Florida Panthers
27 - Eetu Luostarinen, Florida Panthers
96 - Mikko Rantanen, Dallas Stars (A)
86 - Teuvo Teravainen, Chicago Blackhawks
28 - Eeli Tolvanen, Seattle Kraken

DEFENSEMEN (8)
41 - Miro Heiskanen, Dallas Stars
10 - Henri Jokiharju, Boston Bruins
4 - Mikko Lehtonen, ZSC Lions
23 - Esa Lindell, Dallas Stars
3 - Olli Maatta, Utah Mammoth
33 - Nikolas Matinpalo, Ottawa Senators
77 - Niko Mikkola, Florida Panthers
55 - Rasmus Ristolainen, Philadelphia Flyers

GOALIES (3)
70 - Joonas Korpisalo, Boston Bruins*
32 - Kevin Lankinen, Vancouver Canucks
74 - Juuse Saros, Nashville Predators

* injury replacement for Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Buffalo Sabres
5) Team Czechia
Czechia Olympic Hockey Gold Odds

Current Odds: +2500 | Opening Odds: +1300

Olympic Hockey Schedule
- Feb. 12: vs. Canada (10:40 a.m.)
- Feb. 13: vs. France (10:40 a.m.)
- Feb. 15: vs. Switzerland (6:10 a.m.)
TEAM CZECHIA ROSTER

FORWARDS (14)
10 - Roman Cervenka, Dynamo Pardubice (C)
14 - Filip Chlapik, Spartan Praha*
12 - Radek Faksa, Dallas Stars
19 - Jakub Flek, Kometa Brno
48 - Tomas Hertl, Vegas Golden Knights
64 - David Kampf, Vancouver Canucks
73 - Ondrej Kase, HC Litvinov
81 - Dominik Kubalik, EV Zug
98 - Martin Necas, Colorado Avalanche
18 - Ondrej Palat, New York Islanders
88 - David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins (A)
23 - Lukas Sedlak, Dynamo Pardubice
93 - Matej Stransky, HC Davos
96 - David Tomasek, Farjestad

DEFENSEMEN (8)
3 - Radko Gudas, Anaheim Ducks (A)
17 - Filip Hronek, Vancouver Canucks
6 - Michal Kempny, Brynas IF
84 - Tomas Kundratek, Ocelari Trinec
44 - Jan Rutta, Servette Geneve
51 - Radim Simek, Bili Tygri Liberec
7 - David Spacek, Iowa
26 - Jiri Tichacek, Karpat Oulu

GOALIES (3)
1 - Lukas Dostal, Anaheim Ducks
50 - Karel Vejmelka, Utah Mammoth
70 - Dan Vladar, Philadelphia Flyers

* injury replacement for Pavel Zacha, Boston Bruins
6) Team Switzerland
Switzerland Olympic Hockey Gold Odds

Current Odds: +3000 | Opening Odds: +3300

Olympic Hockey Schedule
- Feb. 12: vs. France (6:10 a.m.)
- Feb. 13: vs. Canada (3:10 p.m.)
- Feb. 15: vs. Czechia (6:10 a.m.)
TEAM SWITZERLAND ROSTER

FORWARDS (14)
85 - Sven Andrighetto, Zurich
88 - Christoph Bertschy, Fribourg
21 - Kevin Fiala, Los Angeles Kings (A)
13 - Nico Hischier, New Jersey Devils (A)
17 - Ken Jager, Lausanne
8 - Simon Knak, Davos
23 - Philipp Kurashev, San Jose Sharks
62 - Denis Malgin, Zurich
28 - Timo Meier, New Jersey Devils
22 - Nino Niederreiter, Winnipeg Jets (A)
9 - Damien Riat, Lausanne
40 - Sandro Schmid, Fribourg
44 - Pius Suter, St. Louis Blues
79 - Calvin Thurkauf, Lugano

DEFENSEMEN (8)
56 - Tim Berni, Genève
45 - Michael Fora, Davos
43 - Andrea Glauser, Fribourg (A)
90 - Roman Josi, Nashville Predators (C)
14 - Dean Kukan, Zurich
54 - Christian Marti, Zurich
86 - J.J. Moser, Tampa Bay Lightning
71 - Jonas Siegenthaler, New Jersey Devils

GOALIES (3)
20 - Reto Berra, Fribourg
63 - Leonardo Genoni, Zug
40 - Akira Schmid, Vegas Golden Knights
7) Team Germany
Germany Olympic Hockey Gold Odds

Current Odds: +6600 | Opening Odds: +6600

Olympic Hockey Schedule
- Feb. 12: vs. Denmark (3:10 p.m.)
- Feb. 14: vs. Latvia (6:10 a.m.)
- Feb. 15: vs. USA (3:10 p.m.)
TEAM GERMANY ROSTER

FORWARDS (14)
29 - Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers (C)
40 - Alexander Ehl, Mannheim
72 - Dominik Kahun, Lausanne
65 - Marc Michaelis, Mannheim
77 - JJ Peterka, Utah Mammoth
73 - Lukas Reichel, Abbotsford
8 - Tobias Rieder, München
44 - Josh Samanski, Edmonton Oilers
74 - Justin Schütz, München
19 - Wojciech Stachowiak, Syracuse
18 - Tim Stützle, Ottawa Senators (A)
78 - Nico Sturm, Minnesota Wild
95 - Frederik Tiffels, Berlin
62 - Parker Tuomie, Köln

DEFENSEMEN (8)
9 - Leon Gawanke, Mannheim
11 - Korbinian Geibel, Berlin
49 - Lukas Kälble, Mannheim
41 - Jonas Muller, Berlin
91 - Moritz Muller, Köln
53 - Moritz Seider, Detroit Red Wings (A)
38 - Fabio Wagner, Ingolstadt
6 - Kai Wissman, Berlin

GOALIES (3)
37 - Maximilian Franzreb, Mannheim
30 - Philipp Grubauer, Seattle Kraken
35 - Mathias Niederberger, München
8) Team Slovakia
Slovakia Olympic Hockey Gold Odds

Current Odds: +8000 | Opening Odds: +8000

Olympic Hockey Schedule
- Feb. 11: vs. Finland (10:40 a.m.)
- Feb. 13: vs. Italy (6:10 a.m.)
- Feb. 14: vs. Sweden (6:10 a.m.)
TEAM SLOVAKIA ROSTER

FORWARDS (14)
34 - Peter Cehlarik, Leksands IF
6 - Lukas Cingel, HC Kometa Brno
15 - Dalibor Dvorsky, St. Louis Blues
79 - Libor Hudacek, Ocelari Trinec
11 - Milos Kelemen, Dynamo Pardubice
23 - Adam Liska, Severestal
8 - Oliver Okuliar, Skelleftea AIK
76 - Martin Pospisil, Calgary Flames
84 - Pavol Regenda, San Jose Sharks
21 - Adam Ruzicka, Moskva
20 - Juraj Slafkovsky, Montreal Canadiens
91 - Matus Sukel, Verva
49 - Samuel Takac, Bratislava
90 - Tomas Tatar, EV Zug (C)

DEFENSEMEN (8)
14 - Peter Ceresnak, Dynamo Pardubice
81 - Erik Cernak, Tampa Bay Lightning (A)
42 - Martin Fehervary, Washington Capitals (A)
28 - Martin Gernat, Yaroslavl
29 - Michal Ivan, Bili Tygri
64 - Patrik Koch, Ocelari Trinec
15 - Martin Marincin, Ocelari Trinec
17 - Simon Nemec, New Jersey Devils

GOALIES (3)
30 - Adam Gajan, University of Minnesota Duluth
31 - Samuel Hlavaj, Iowa
33 - Stanislav Skorvanek, Mountfield

* injury replacement for Marek Hrivik, Vitkovice Ridera
9) Team Denmark
Denmark Olympic Hockey Gold Odds

Current Odds: +30000 | Opening Odds: +30000

Olympic Hockey Schedule
- Feb. 12: vs. Germany (3:10 p.m.)
- Feb. 14: vs. USA (3:10 p.m.)
- Feb. 15: vs. Latvia (1:10 p.m.)
TEAM DENMARK ROSTER

FORWARDS (14)
29 - Mikkal Aagaard, Skelleftea
50 - Mathias Bau, Herning
27 - Oliver Bjorkstrand, Tampa Bay Lightning
86 - Joachim Blichfeld, Tappara
24 - Nikolaj Ehlers, Carolina Hurricanes
20 - Lars Eller, Ottawa Senators
12 - Oscar Fisker Molgaard, Seattle Kraken
17 - Nicklas Jensen, Rapperswil-Jona
95 - Nick Olesen, Motor Ceske
38 - Morten Poulsen, Herning
63 - Patrick Russell, Kolner Haie
9 - Frederik Storm, Kohlner Haie
11 - Alexander True, JYP Jjvaskula
65 - Christian Wejse, Fischtown

DEFENSEMEN (8)
42 - Phillip Bruggisser, Fischtown
41 - Jesper Jensen Aabo, Klagenfurt
48 - Nicholas B Jensen, Fischtown
40 - Anders Koch, Graz 99
15 - Matias Lassen, Iserlohn
22 - Markus Lauridsen, Pustertal
25 - Oliver Lauridsen, TPS Turkku
32 - Malte Setkov, Rodovre

GOALIES (3)
31 - Frederik Andersen, Carolina Hurricanes
80 - Frederik Dichow, HV71
30 - Mads Sogaard, Ottawa Senators
10) Team Latvia
Latvia Olympic Hockey Gold Odds

Current Odds: +30000 | Opening Odds: +25000

Olympic Hockey Schedule
- Feb. 12: vs. USA (3:10 p.m.)
- Feb. 14: vs. Germany (6:10 a.m.)
- Feb. 15: vs. Denmark (1:10 p.m.)
TEAM LATVIA ROSTER

FORWARDS (14)
95 - Oskars Batna, Lahti
21 - Rudolfs Balcers, Zurich
23 - Teddy Blueger, Vancouver Canucks
13 - Rihards Bukarts, HC Presov*
71- Roberts Bukarts, Vorarlberg
16 - Kaspars Daugavins, Kassel (C)
17 - Martins Dzierkals, Sparta Praha
97 - Haralds Egle, Karlovy Vary
28 - Zemgus Girgensons, Tampa Bay Lightning (A)
9 - Renars Krastenbergs, Olomouc
11 - Dans Locmelis, Providence
43 - Anri Ravinskis, Abbotsford**
34 - Eduards Tralmaks, Grand Rapids
22 - Sandis Vilmanis, Florida Panthers

DEFENSEMEN (8)
26 - Uvis Balinskis, Florida Panthers (A)
27 - Oskars Cibulskis, Herning
29 - Ralfs Freibergs, Vitkovice
72 - Janis Jaks, Karlovy Vary
55 - Roberts Mamcics, Karlovy Vary
94 - Kristaps Rubins, Plzen
3 - Alberts Smits, Jukurit
77 - Kristaps Zile, Bili Tygri Liberac

GOALIES (3)
50 - Kristers Gudlevskis, Bremerhaven
30 - Elvis Merzlikins, Columbus Blue Jackets
31 - Arturs Silovs, Pittsburgh Penguins

* injury replacement for Rodrigo Abols, Philadelphia Flyers; ** injury replacement for Eriks Mateiko
11) Team France
France Olympic Hockey Gold Odds

Current Odds: +75000 | Opening Odds: +75000

Olympic Hockey Schedule
- Feb. 12: vs. Switzerland (6:10 a.m.)
- Feb. 13: vs. Czechia (10:40 a.m.)
- Feb. 15: vs. Canada (10:40 a.m.)
TEAM FRANCE ROSTER

FORWARDS (14)
24 - Justin Addamo, Jukurit
41 - Pierre-Édouard Bellemare, Ajoie (C)
3 - Charles Bertrand, Sport
29 - Louis Boudon, Jukerit
95 - Kévin Bozon, Ajoie
14 - Stéphane Da Costa, Yekaterinburg
90 - Aurélien Dair, Grenoble
91 - Floran Douay, Lausanne
78 - Dylan Fabre, Ässät
72 - Jordann Perret, Mountfield
81 - Anthony Rech, Rouen
25 - Nicolas Ritz, Angers
85 - Alexandre Texier, Montreal Canadiens
77 - Sacha Treille, Grenoble

DEFENSEMEN (8)
18 - Yohann Auvitu, Vitkovice
27 - Jules Boscq, Hämeenlinna
19 - Enzo Cantagallo, Marseille
62 - Florian Chakiachvili, Rouen
7 - Pierre Crinon, Grenoble
8 - Hugo Gallet, Kupio Kalpa
5 - Enzo Guebey, Davos
74 - Thomas Thiry, Ajoie

GOALIES (3)
33 - Julian Junca, Dukla Michalovce
30 - Antoine Keller, Ajoie
36 - Martin Neckar, Langnau
12) Team Italy
Italy Olympic Hockey Gold Odds

Current Odds: +90000 | Opening Odds: +80000

Olympic Hockey Schedule
- Feb. 11: vs. Sweden (3:10 p.m.)
- Feb. 13: vs. Slovakia (6:10 a.m.)
- Feb. 14: vs. Finland (10:40 a.m.)
TEAM ITALY ROSTER

FORWARDS (14)
13 - Matthew Bradley, HC Bolzano
88 - Tommaso De Luca, Ambrì Piotta
36 - Cristiano DiGiacinto, HC Bolzano
93 - Luca Frigo, HC Bolzano
67 - Mikael Frycklund, HC Val Pusteria
10 - Dustin Gazley, HC Bolzano
22 - Diego Kostner, Ambrì Piotta
9 - Daniel Mantenuto, HC Bolzano
23 - Giovanni Morini, Lugano
19 - Alexander Petan, Olimpija Lubiana
34 - Tommy Purdeller, HC Val Pusteria
18 - Nick Saracino, HC Val Pusteria
7 - Alessandro Segafredo, ZSC Lions Zurigo
11 - Marco Zanetti, HC Lugano

DEFENSEMEN (8)
90 - Dylan Di Perna, HC Bolzano
77 - Gregory Di Tomaso, HC Val Pusteria
21 - Daniel Glira, HC Val Pusteria
27 - Thomas Larkin, Schwenninger Wild Wings
37 - Phil Pietroniro, Rytiri Kladno
6 - Jason Seed, HC Bolzano
53 - Alex Trivellato, Schwenninger Wild Wings
55 - Luca Zanatta, HC Val Pusteria

GOALIES (3)
20 - Damian Clara, Brynäs IF
35 - Davide Fadani, Kloten
59 - Gianluca Vallini, HC Bolzano
Winter Olympics Men's Ice Hockey
The puck drops today in Milan, Italy, for the first Men's Ice Hockey game of the 2026 Winter Olympics. Slovakia's Adam Ruzicka and Finland's Anton Lundell matchup in the opening face-off in men's ice hockey group B play at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.

Today's Games

Finland vs. Slovakia (10:40 a.m.)

Sweeden at Italy (3:10 p.m.)

We rank all 12 teams in Milan, provide updated odds to win the gold, the schedule, and full rosters.