"Bo Horvat left little doubt this season that he belonged on hockey's biggest international stage. The New York Islanders center received confirmation of that on Wednesday morning, when Hockey Canada informed him he had been selected to represent his country at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina. The call, delivered by Team Canada assistant general manager Don Sweeney, capped a season in which Horvat's consistent, two-way excellence made his case unavoidable."
"Horvat has been one of the Islanders' most reliable players all season, leading the club with 33 points (21 goals, 12 assists) through 35 games. His 21 goals rank among the top Canadian scorers in the NHL, tied with players such as Sidney Crosby and Macklin Celebrini, both of whom were also named to the Olympic roster. Beyond the scoring totals, Horvat's all-situations value stood out."
Bo Horvat was selected by Hockey Canada to represent Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina after a season of consistent, two-way play. He led the New York Islanders with 33 points (21 goals, 12 assists) through 35 games and ranked among top Canadian goal scorers, tied with Sidney Crosby and Macklin Celebrini. Horvat posted a 57.7 faceoff winning percentage and regularly logged minutes on both the power play and penalty kill, averaging more than six combined special-teams minutes per game. Team Canada values his versatility and 200-foot game for tournament play. The Olympics will mark his first Winter Games appearance.
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