"For the first time since 2014, NHL players from the United States will be competing at the Olympic Games. Team USA's opening matchup of the 2026 Milan Cortina Games is against Latvia, a team that features several current and former NHL players as well. The U.S. is led by arguably the strongest collection of talent to ever represent the country in international best-on-best competition, including a 1-2 punch of Auston Matthews and Jack Eichel at center, do-everything defensemen like Quinn Hughes,"
"Zach Werenski and Charlie McAvoy, and easily the best goaltending group in the tournament in Connor Hellebuyck, Jake Oettinger and Jeremy Swayman. More: Men's hockey megapreview | Lapsed fan's guide | Player rankings Follow along live for all the top moments from Thursday's game, beginning at 3:10 p.m. ET."
The 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics mark the first Olympic appearance for U.S. NHL players since 2014. Team USA opens against Latvia, which includes several current and former NHL players. The U.S. roster assembles arguably the strongest collection of talent to represent the country in international best-on-best competition, featuring a 1-2 punch of Auston Matthews and Jack Eichel at center and do-everything defensemen such as Quinn Hughes, Zach Werenski and Charlie McAvoy. The goaltending trio of Connor Hellebuyck, Jake Oettinger and Jeremy Swayman stands out as the tournament's best. The opening matchup is scheduled for 3:10 p.m. ET on Thursday.
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