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Countdown to Milano Cortina 2026: NHL Stars Return!
10/30/2025
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- The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games begin in 100 days, with Opening Ceremonies on February 6.
- The men's ice hockey tournament runs February 11–22, marking the return of NHL players to the Winter Olympics since 2014.
- Each team will have 25 players, typically 14 forwards, eight defensemen, and three goalies.
- NHL.com (the National Hockey League’s official website) will forecast the rosters, with Team Canada and Team Finland’s picks revealed.
