Though Sweden announced its roster Jan. 2, NHL.com is taking it a step further, taking our shot at what some countries' forward lines, defense pairs and goalie depth chart should look like. Today, NHL.com senior writers Amalie Benjamin and Tom Gulitti play coach of Team Finland with their projected lines:

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy are officially underway as competition picks up speed on Day 1 today. After yesterday’s opening ceremony, there is a full schedule of events today, with gold medals on the line in the women’s downhill skiing,

Lucas Raymond understands that making the Swedish Olympic hockey team is an honor that comes with some responsibility.

The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are shaping up to be extremely gay. Amber Glenn became the first out Olympic women’s figure skater, and sapphic athlete couples like hockey stars Anna Kjellbin and Ronja Savolainen or skeleton pros Kim Meylemans and Nicole Silveira are preparing to face off on the world stage, Heated Rivalry -style.

NHL players are back in the 2026 Winter Olympics, and here's what to expect from the ice hockey competition and other top events.

The Associated Press is naming and shaming majority-white European nations competing in the Winter Olympics for their apparent lack of diversity, insisting the recent influx of migrants into the countries should be instantly represented among their most elite athletes.