Jan 10, 2026
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Eleven of the 12 teams that took part in the tournament have revealed their rosters - what is it, Italy?- featuring a mix of current, former and future NHLers.
As part of this week's NHL Power Rankings - again led by the Colorado Avalanche - we've identified the players from each team who will represent their countries in Milan Cortina in February.
How we ranked: A team of hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors will send out 1-32 votes based on games through Wednesday.
Note: The previous rankings for each team refer to the previous edition, published on January 2. The points percentage is made up of Thursday's games.
1. Colorado Springs
Previous rank: 1
Marks Percentage: 82.6%
2026 olympods orolzogchid: Joel Kiviranta, F (FIN), Gabriel Landeskog, F (SVE), Artturi Lehkonen, F (FIN), Nathan MacKinnon, F (CAN), Cale Makar, D (CAN), Martin Necas, F (CZECH), Brock Nelson, F (ANU), (Davon S.
An eight track team from Denver to Italy.It's not surprising, because this is a group with only four deaths in the middle of the season.It's a little surprising that the Avs aren't on the list of many Olympians selected to an NHL team.
Next 7 days: vs. CBJ (Jan. 10), vs. TOR (Jan. 12)
2. Tomb Bay Lightenj
Previous classification: 5
Percentage of points: 65.5%
Olimpic Athletics of 2026: Oliver Borkstrand, F (DEN), Erik Cernank, D (SVK), Anthony Cirelli, F (CAN), Girgennsens, F (LET), Jake Guentzel, FA, F.Moser, D (SUI), Point Brand, F (Can), Stachwiak Wojic, F (Alemanha)
The accolades of "Most Olympians from one team" go to Lightning, with 11. If we add Panther representatives, that's a total of 20 skaters who call the state of Florida home to the Olympics. And it would have been even more if Russia had participated.
Next seven days: @ PHI (January 10), @ PHI (January 12), @ PIT (January 13)
3. Minnesota Wild
Previous level: 3
Points percentage: 66.7%
Olympics 2026: Matt Boldy, F(EUA), Jonas Brodin, D(SWE), Joel Eriksson Ek, F(SWE), Brock Faber, D(EUA), Philipp Gustavsson, G(SWE), Quinn Hughes, D(EUA), Nico Sturm, F(GER), Jesper Wallstad, G(SWE)
There are a lot of "I wouldn't be surprised if this guy becomes a sleeper in the tournament" players in the Wild.Absent, of course, is Kirill Kaprizov, who signed a record contract in the preseason, since Russia is not participating in the Olympics.
NNI (Ian 10), v NJ (Ian 12), v WPG (Ian 15)
4. Dallas Stars
First number: 2
Percentage of points: 68.2%
2026 Olympians: Radek Faksa, F (CZE), Thomas Harley, D (CAN), Miro Heiskanen, D (FIN), Roup Hinz, F (FIN), Asa Lindell, D (FIN), Jake Oettinger, G (USA), Mikko Rantanen, F (FIN)
Helsinki, Texas!The Finnish stars (in both senses) travel to Milan Cortina.
Next seven days: @ SJ (January 10), @ LA (January 12), @ ANA (January 13) @ UTA
5. Carolina Hurricanes
Previous rank: 4
Percentage: 64.8%
2026 Olympians: Sebastian Aho, F (FIN), Frederik Andersen, G (DEN), Nikolai Ehlers, F (DEN), Jacob Slavin, D (USA).
The pair of Danes in Ehlers and Andersen are in this team, while Aho will be the engine of Suomi's attack.
Next 7 days: vs SEA (January 10), @ DET (January 12), @ STL (January 13)
Sebastian Aho scored a shorthanded goal against the Avalanche
6. Detroit Red Wings
Previous rating: 6
Score percentage: 62.2%
2026 Olympics: Dylan Larkin, F (USA), Lucas Raymond, F (SWE), Moritz Seider, D (GER)
Larkin is one of the leaders in Team USA's locker room.Other Americans noticed how loud he was.Meanwhile, blueliner Seider will be a key component of Germany's roster.
Kiyinki danger of Day: @ MTL (10-January), CAR (12-January), @ BOS (13-January)
7. Philadelphia Flyers
Previous rank: 7
Percentage Points: 61.9%
Olympics 2026: Rodrigo Plus, F(L), Rasmus Ristlin, D(FIN), Travis Singh, D(CAN), Dan Wlader, C(KZ)
The Virtaina Ristaina In The first time is first to close his country in the Olympic country.In 2014 - the last time you play the NHL players played the 'Olympic - Ristolian - Ristolian is a pair of golden season in the ohaf World Junioquoum.
Next seven days: vs TB (Jan 10), vs TB (Jan 12), @ BUF (Jan 14), @ BUF (Jan 14), @ BUF (Jan 14)
8. Montreal Canadiens
Previous level: 11
Percentage of marks: 63.6%
2026 Olympics: Oliver Kapanen, F (FIN), Juraj Slafkovsky, F (SVK), Nick Suzuki, F (CAN), Alexandre Texier, F (FRA)
Suzuki makes it, but Cole Caufield doesn't.Rising star Slafkovsky will get a chance to play significant minutes in a top-level tournament.
Next 7 days: vs. DET (Jan. 10), vs. FROM (Jan. 12), @WSH (Jan. 13), @BUF (Jan. 15)
9. New York Islanders
Previous rank: 9
Scoring Percentage: 60.2%
2026 Olympian: Bo Horvat, F.
"One is the loneliest number..." but it will be at least two if this competition is still a year away because defensive lineman Matthew Schaefer is one of Team Canada's future leaders.
Next 7 days: @MIN (January 10), @WPG (January 13), @EDM (January 15)
10. Washington Capitals
Flowers: 8
Percentage of marks: 56.8%
2026 Olympics: Martin Fehervary, D (SVK), Logan Thompson, G (CAN), Tom Wilson, F (CAN)
One of the biggest players despised by Team Canada is Panthers striker Sam Bennett, who helped Canada win the tournament in last year's Face-Off 4 Nations.In came Wilson, who will play that role well.Currently, Thompson is one of Canada's changes in the crease.
Next seven days: @ CHI (Jan. 9), @ NSH (Jan. 11), vs. MTL (Jan. 13), vs. SJ (Jan. 15)
11. Pittsburgh Penguins
Previous ranking: 16
Points Percentage: 60.7%
Sidney Crosby, Erik Crosson, D. (SWE), Rickard Rakell, F (SWE), Arturs Silovs, G (LAT), G (LAT).
Is this the last time Crosby captains Team Canada?He has as many C's as he wants until he hands over to Connor McDavid.A final gold medal for Sid the Kid, who scored the golden goal in 2010, caps one of the greatest careers in hockey history.
Next seven days: vs CGY (Jan 10), @ BOS (Jan 11), vs TB (Jan 13), vs PHI (Jan 15)
12. Buffalo-sapelite
Previous rank: 13
Grade percentage: 59.5%
Olympiaid 2026: Rasmus Dahlin, D (SWE), Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, G (FIN), Tage Thompson, F (UDA)
"Center sTage" Thompson finally gets his chance to shine on one of hockey's biggest stages.Withdrawn from the 4 Nations Face-Off roster, he is one of the few American players who did not participate in this tournament, but did this one.
Next seven days: a. ANNA (January 10), vs.FLA (January 12), vs.PHI (January 14), vs.MTL (January 15)
13. Vegas Golden Knights
Previous row: 10
Score Percentage: 59.5%
2026 Olympians: Jack Eichel, F (USA), Noah Hanifin, D (USA), Tomas Hertl, F (CZE), Mitch Marner, F (CAN), Jonas Rondbjerg, F (DEN), Akira Schmid, G (SUI), Mark Stone, F (CAN), Shea Theodore, D (CAN)
Elite line-up of players.It's like a team you could put together in a fantasy league and say, "I did pretty well."Almost all of them will be major contributors to their teams.
The next seven days: vs.
14. Edmonton Oilers
Previous place: 14
Presente da Linha: 56.8%
2026 Olympics: Leon Draisaitl, F (GER), Connor McDavid, F (CAN), Josh Smansky, F (GER), David Tomask, F (CZE)
How many goals can Draisaitl score?Will he lead the game?Can McDavid score in overtime to win Canada the gold medal?
Toe Fitu hymys: vs.LA (Ian. 10), @ CHI (Ian. 12), @ NSH (Ian. 13), vs.NOT (Ian. 15)
15. Florida Panthers
Back row: 12
Percentage of points: 54.7%
2026 Olympics: Uvis Balinskis, D(LAT), Gustav Forsling, D(SWE), Seth Jones, D(USA), Anton Lundell, F, (FIN), Eetu Creative, F(FIN), F(FIN), Matthew Tkachuk, F(USA).
Adding more fuel to the "Battle for Florida" fire, the Lightning (11) outscored the Panthers (9) by 2,026 Olympians -- while Florida captain Aleksander Barkov would certainly be on Finland's roster if healthy.
Next 7 days: @OTT (Jan 10), @BUF (Jan 12)
Sam Reinhart's power play goal got the Panthers on the board
16. Toronto Maple Leaves
Previous article: 19
Percentage of Marks: 57%
2026 Olympics: Oliver Ekman-Larsson, D (SVE), William Nylander, F (SWE), Auston Matthews, F (USA)
With Mitch Marner traded, and Morgan Rielly off the roster, Team Canada has no representative from Canada's biggest city.But Matthews and Nylander will be expected to lead their team's offensive line.
Next seven days: against FROM (Jan 10), @ COL (Jan 12), @ UTA (Jan 13), @ VGK (Jan 15)
17. Seattle Kraken
Previous rating: 28
Score percentage: 57.1%
Olympic 2026: Oscar Fisker Molgaard, V (DEN), Philipp Grubauer, G (GER), Kaapo Kakko, V (FIN), Eeli Tolvanen, F (FIN)
Kakko can turn heads in this tournament.His tenure with the Rangers was reviewed and the 2019 No. 2 pick has yet to set the world on fire in Seattle. The Olympics certainly have a way of producing stars.
Next 7 days: @ CAR (Jan 10), @ NYR (Jan 12), @ NJ (Jan 14), @ BOS (Jan 15)
18. Ottawa Senators
Previous rating: 20
Point percentage: 52.3%
Olympianiken 2026: Lars Eller, F (DEN), Nikolas Matinpalo, D (FIN), Jake Sanderson, D (SAD), Mads Sogaard, G (DEN), Tim Stutzle, F (GER), Brady Tkachuk, F (SAD)
Stutzl is the best candidate to hold a monster tournament.And while we probably won't see three games in nine seconds like in the 4 Nations, Tkachuk will bring that kind of energy to Italy.The Tkachuk brothers are the emotional heartbeat of Team USA.
The next seven days: vs. Image (January 10), vs.van (January 13), @ NHN ()
19. Los Angeles Kings
Previous Position: 17
Per cent of numbers: 54.8%
Olympiad 2026: Joel Armia, F(FIN), Drew Doughty, D(CAN), Kevin Fiala, F(SUI), Adrian Kempe, F(SWE), Darcy Koemper, G(CAN)
Welcome to the Canada, Darcy Kalomper!A significant situation (and inconsistency) Damgyy when calling Canada.This is one of the 2026-selected options to overcome the gold olulo's gold.
Next seven days: @wpg (January 9), @Emym (January 10), vs Dal (January 12), vs VGC (January 14)
20. Boston Bruins
Previous position: 22
Grade percentage: 54.5%
Olympiaid 2026: Henri Jokiharju, D (FIN), Elias Lindholm, F (SWE), Charlie McAvoy, D (UDA), David Pastrnak, F (CZE), Jeremy Swayman, G (UDA), Pavel Zacha, F (CZE)
Pastrnak famously celebrated the Czech Republic's win at the 2024 World Cup, so you can bet he's fired up for the Olympics.So does McAvoy, but for a different reason;his emotional speech before the final match of the 4 Nations FaceOff was legendary.
Next seven days: v NYR (Jan 10), v PIT (Jan 11), v DET (Jan 13), v SEA (Jan 15)
21. New York Rangers
Previous Rank: 23
Percentagement for: 51.1%
Olympics 2026: U.T.Miller, F (IMA), Vincent Trocheck, F (IMA), Mika Zibanejad, F (SWE)
Trocheck and Miller, both described as tight ends, joined the United States, and Zibanejad should be the main contributor for Sweden.
Next seven days: @ BOS (January 10), vs SEA (January 12), vs OTT (January 14)
Greg Wyshynski identified Adam Fox, Jason Robertson and Lane Hutson as the most snubbed from the USA men's Olympic hockey roster.
22. San Jose Sharks
Previous step: 21
Score percentage: 54.7%
2026 Olympics: McLean Celebrini, F (CAN), Filip Kurashev, F (SUI), Pavol Regenda, F (SVK), Alexander Wennberg, F (SWE)
Celebrini — now a legitimate Hart Trophy contender who has been in the top five in points for most of the season — enters Team Canada and has all the makings of a transformative tournament.
Subs: DAL (January 10), VGK (January 11), @ WSH (January 15)
23. New Jersey Devils
Previous level: 18
Score ratio: 52.3%
OL.(SVK), F (SVK), F (SVK), F (SVK), F (CZE), Jonas Sigently, D (CZE), D (SUI)
The Devils have one of the most perfect representatives from scorers to players, from forwards to defenders and wingmen.
7 days later: @WPG (Jan. 11), @MIN (Jan. 12), vs. SEA (Jan. 14)
24. Utah mammoth
Previous rank: 26
Percentage of marks: 51.1%
Silva Olympics 2026: Clayton Cllr, F (Asa), Ali Matta, D (Finn)
This match is a good opportunity for Keller.Keller is No. 3 in Utah scoring, while No. 1 and No. 2 Dylan Guenther and Nick Schmaltz did not make their teams.Keller captained Team USA to a gold medal at the 2025 IIHF World Championships.
Next seven days: vs. STL (January 9), vs. CBJ (January 11), vs. TOR (January 13), vs. DAL (January 15)
25. Anaheim Ducks
Previous scores: 15
Percentage of points: 51.1%
Olympia 2026: Leo Carlson, F (SVE), Luka Dostal, D (Cechron), Mikael Granlund, F (FIN), Radko Guda, D (Czech Republic)
The Ducks added two players to the Czech team, tied for the most of any NHL team.Karlsson, 21, who plays for Sweden, also competed at last summer's world championships, where Tre Kronol won bronze.
Next seven days: @ BUF (10 Jan), DAL (13 Jan)
Lok Dostil makes beautiful saves
26. Columbus Blue Jackets
Previous rating: 25
Scoring Percentage: 50%
2026 Olympics: Elvis Marsliknas, C (Lala), A and Ranzac, D (May)
Werenski was a force during the 4 Nations Face-Off.If he repeats that performance, it will be a big reason why Team USA is in position to win gold.
Next seven days: @Sole (10 January), @uta (11 January), vs.CGI (13 January), vs.Van (January 15)
27. The Nashville Predator
Previous standing: 24th
Scholarship Rate: 51.2%
Olympionicen 2026: Philip Forsberg, F (SWE), Erik Haula, F (FIN), Roman Josi, D (SUI), Just Saras, G (FIN)
The Games may be 35-year-old Jose's Olympic swansong in international competition, but I wouldn't be surprised to see him suit up in Switzerland in 2030 at the age of 39.
Next Seven Days: Vs.chi (January 10), Vs.Wsh (January 11), Vs.edm (January 13)
28. Chicago Blackhawks
Previous row: 30
Score: 50%
2026 olenpik yo: Teuvo Teravainen, F (FIN)
The only representative from the Hawks, and the main opposition coming out of Chicago is apparently that Connor Bedard was left on the Team Canada team.
Next Seven Days: vs WSH (Jan 9), @ NSH (Jan 10), vs EDM (Jan 12), vs CGY (Jan 15)
29. St
Previous rank: 29
Scoring percentage: 47.7%
2026 Olympians: Jordan Binnington, G (CAN), Philipp Broberg, D (SWE), Dalibor Dvorsky, F (SVK), Colton Parayko, D (CAN), Pius Suter, F (SUI)
Bennington returns from the 4-nation faceoff schedule, possibly as Team Canada's starting goalie.He made several key saves in the gold medal game against the U.S.before Connor McDavid scored.It was a consistent, championship-worthy performance, good enough to even the odds for the 2025-26 NHL season so far.
Next seven days: @UTA (January 9), @VGK (January 10), vs.CAR (January 13)
30. Calgary Flames
First rank: 27
Scoring percentage: 45.5%
2026 Olympics: Rasmus Andersson, D (SU), Spisil twice, F (SFC)
Two Calgary representatives head to Milan, including a player from Andersen who has already been heavily traded in trade rumors.
Next seven days: @Pitt (Jan 10), @CBJ (Jan 13), @Chi (Jan 15)
31. Canucks de Vancouver
Previous ranking: 32
Points percentage: 43%
'Yan whaan Olympics for 2026: Teddy Bluger, F (LAT), Philip Hronek, D (CZE), David Kampf, F (CZE), Kevin Lankinen, G (FIN), Elias Pettersson, F (SWE), Lukas Reichel, F (Jamus)
This is perhaps the most surprising long list, as the Canucks currently sit second worst in the NHL standings.
Next seven days: @ TOT (January 10), @ MTL (January 12), @ TOT (January 13), @ CBJ (January 15)
32. Winnipeg Jets
Previous level: 31
Marks Percentage: 41.7%
2026 Olympics: Kyle Connor, F (USA), Connor Hellebuyck, G (USA), Josh Morrissey, D (CAN), Nino Niederreiter, F (SUI)
The Jets have had a tough season so far, but they still have a potential starting target for Team USA in Hellebuyck.
Next seven days: vs. LA (Jan. 9), vs. NJ (Jan. 11), vs. NYI (Jan. 13), @ MIN (Jan. 15)
