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Winter Olympics 2026: NHL Players, Medal Races, and Betting

2/2/2026

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The Winter Olympics will be held in Northern Italy from February 6 to February 22, featuring 16 sports and 116 medal events.
The Men’s Hockey Tournament will feature National Hockey League (NHL) players for the first time since 2014.
Norway is favored to win the most medals, while Team Canada leads in the Men’s Hockey betting odds.
Betting restrictions apply in some states on judge-decided competitions.

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Story summary

The Winter Olympics will be held in Northern Italy from February 6 to February 22, featuring 16 sports and 116 medal events.
The Men’s Hockey Tournament will feature National Hockey League (NHL) players for the first time since 2014.
Norway is favored to win the most medals, while Team Canada leads in the Men’s Hockey betting odds.
Betting restrictions apply in some states on judge-decided competitions.