At a Glance
- 25-player roster announced for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
- Led by Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar.
- 19 players from the 4 Nations Face-Off join the squad.
- Why it matters: Canada aims for gold with a deep NHL roster after a decade without Olympic NHL participation.
Canada has unveiled its men’s ice-hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Games in Italy, featuring a mix of superstar forwards and seasoned veterans. The 25-player squad will compete from Feb. 12-22, marking the first return of NHL talent to the Olympic stage since 2014.
Roster Highlights
The lineup is anchored by Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers, Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche, and Cale Makar of the same club. Veterans such as Sidney Crosby, Drew Doughty and Brad Marchand bring gold-medal experience from 2010 and 2014, while 19-year-old Macklin Celebrini adds youthful energy.
- Goaltenders
- Jordan Binnington (St. Louis Blues)
- Darcy Kuemper (Los Angeles Kings)
- Logan Thompson (Washington Capitals)
- Defensemen
- Drew Doughty (Los Angeles Kings)
- Thomas Harley (Dallas Stars)
- Cale Makar (Colorado Avalanche)
- Josh Morrissey (Winnipeg Jets)
- Colton Parayko (St. Louis Blues)
- Travis Sanheim (Philadelphia Flyers)
- Shea Theodore (Vegas Golden Knights)
- Devon Toews (Colorado Avalanche)
- Forwards
- Macklin Celebrini (San Jose Sharks)
- Anthony Cirelli (Tampa Bay Lightning)
- Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins)
- Brandon Hagel (Tampa Bay Lightning)
- Bo Horvat (New York Islanders)
- Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado Avalanche)
- Brad Marchand (Florida Panthers)
- Mitch Marner (Vegas Golden Knights)
- Connor McDavid (Edmonton Oilers)
- Brayden Point (Tampa Bay Lightning)
- Sam Reinhart (Florida Panthers)
- Mark Stone (Vegas Golden Knights)
- Nick Suzuki (Montreal Canadiens)
- Tom Wilson (Washington Capitals)
Notable Omissions
Key players left off the roster include Connor Bedard, Sam Bennett, Mark Scheifele, Matthew Schaefer and Mackenzie Blackwood.
Management & Coaching
Doug Armstrong, the Blues general manager, serves as Team Canada’s GM, while Jon Cooper, the Lightning’s two-time Stanley Cup champion, is the head coach.
Doug Armstrong stated:
> “We are excited to unveil the 25 athletes who have earned the opportunity to wear the Maple Leaf at the 2026 Olympics, as we believe we have assembled a highly skilled and deep roster that can compete for a gold medal as part of Team Canada in Italy,” Armstrong said.
Olympic Context
The tournament will run Feb. 12-22, with NHL players back on the Olympic ice for the first time since 2014. Canada’s roster includes 19 players who competed in the 4 Nations Face-Off, where they defeated Team USA in overtime to win the title.
Key Takeaways
- Canada’s 25-player roster features NHL stars and Olympic veterans.
- The team will compete from Feb. 12-22 in Milan Cortina.
- 19 players from the 4 Nations Face-Off bring recent international experience.
Canada’s roster sets the stage for a high-stakes showdown as the nation seeks gold on home ice.
