Here’s the list of players who will face Canada in the men’s hockey semifinal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.

Here’s the list of players who will face Canada in the men’s hockey semifinal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.
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Who is playing for Team USA against Canada? 2026 Winter Olympics men’s hockey team roster | How to watch on TV and stream

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The United States men’s hockey has made it to the final and Team USA will be playing Canada to battle for the gold medal.

Expectations are high with this group which reflects a clear shift in how USA Hockey wants to compete on the international stage. Many of the selected players featured prominently in the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off and the IIHF World Championship, tournaments that served as unofficial auditions for Olympic selection.

Up front, the Americans boast one of the deepest forward groups in the tournament. Several elite NHL scorers are included, and message is clear: this team is expected to play together, not rely solely on individual brilliance.

How to watch Team USA vs Canada

Team USA’s men’s hockey team will face Canada today, Sunday, Feb. 22, at 8:10 a.m. and will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock.

Team USA men’s hockey roster at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Forwards:

  1. 12 - Matt Boldy, Minnesota Wild
  2. 81 - Kyle Connor, Winnipeg Jets
  3. 9 - Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights
  4. 86 - Jack Hughes, New Jersey Devils
  5. 59 - Jake Guentzel, Tampa Bay Lightning
  6. 91 - Clayton Keller, Utah Mammoth
  7. 21 - Dylan Larkin, Detroit Red Wings
  8. 34 - Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs (C)
  9. 10 - J.T. Miller, New York Rangers
  10. 29 - Brock Nelson, Colorado Avalanche 7 - Brady Tkachuk, Ottawa Senators
  11. 19 - Matthew Tkachuk, Florida Panthers (A)
  12. 72 - Tage Thompson, Buffalo Sabres
  13. 16 - Vincent Trocheck, New York Rangers

Defensemen:

  1. 14 - Brock Faber, Minnesota Wild
  2. 15 - Noah Hanifin, Vegas Golden Knights
  3. 43 - Quinn Hughes, Minnesota Wild
  4. 2 - Jackson LaCombe, Anaheim Ducks*
  5. 25 - Charlie McAvoy, Boston Bruins (A)
  6. 85 - Jake Sanderson, Ottawa Senators
  7. 74 - Jaccob Slavin, Carolina Hurricanes
  8. 8 - Zach Werenski, Columbus Blue Jackets

Goalies:

  1. 37 - Connor Hellebuyck, Winnipeg Jets
  2. 30 - Jake Oettinger, Dallas Stars
  3. 1 - Jeremy Swayman, Boston Bruins

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For the United States, the goal is obvious. Anything short of a gold medal would be viewed as a disappointment. With a balanced roster, elite goaltending and growing confidence against traditional powers like Canada, the Americans are believing this could be their moment.

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