{"id":3222,"date":"2026-01-20T21:33:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T18:33:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vsaworld.com\/blog\/?p=3222"},"modified":"2026-01-20T21:33:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T18:33:07","slug":"olympic-winter-games-milano-cortina-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vsaworld.com\/blog\/olympic-winter-games-milano-cortina-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the calendar turns toward late January 2026, the excitement for the&nbsp;<strong>Milano Cortina Winter Olympics<\/strong>&nbsp;is reaching a fever pitch. For the first time since the 2014 Sochi Games, NHL superstars are set to return to the world\u2019s biggest stage. With the Opening Ceremony scheduled for Feb. 7 and the men\u2019s ice hockey tournament puck drop on Feb. 11, national teams are keeping a nervous eye on the medical tent while celebrating mid-season surges from their star players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is a comprehensive look at the news, notes, and stats shaping the road to Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Team Sweden: Defensive Depth Tested<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The &#8220;Tre Kronor&#8221; are currently navigating a mix of promising recoveries and frustrating setbacks on their blue line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Victor Hedman\u2019s Return:<\/strong>\u00a0Sweden received a massive boost as 35-year-old\u00a0<strong>Victor Hedman<\/strong>\u00a0returned to the ice. Following elbow surgery on Dec. 15, the Tampa Bay Lightning captain is moving closer to full game speed. Hedman, who captained Sweden at the 4 Nations Face-Off, is the frontrunner to wear the &#8220;C&#8221; in Milano Cortina.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Blue Line Reinforcements:<\/strong>\u00a0Along with Hedman, defensemen\u00a0<strong>Ryan McDonagh<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Emil Lilleberg<\/strong>\u00a0have resumed skating, providing stability for the Lightning and relief for Sweden\u2019s coaching staff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Carlsson Watch:<\/strong>\u00a0In Anaheim, the status of young phenom\u00a0<strong>Leo Carlsson<\/strong>\u00a0remains in doubt. Carlsson underwent a procedure to treat a Morel-Lavallee lesion (a soft-tissue injury) in his left thigh. Swedish coach Sam Hallam is giving the Ducks center\u2014who leads his team with 44 points\u2014another week to gauge his recovery before making a final roster decision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nylander and Brodin:<\/strong>\u00a0Groin and lower-body injuries have sidelined\u00a0<strong>William Nylander<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Jonas Brodin<\/strong>, respectively. Both are considered &#8220;week-to-week,&#8221; putting a spotlight on their availability as the Olympic break looms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Unforgettable Team USA Moments at the Winter Olympics! \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sKfXf-5aHdg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 YouTube\/ Olympics <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Team Canada: The Battle for the Scoring Throne<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Canada\u2019s roster is a &#8220;who\u2019s who&#8221; of NHL scoring leaders, and the internal competition for the league\u2019s scoring title is a perfect preview of the firepower they will bring to Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The 85-Point Race:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Connor McDavid<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Nathan MacKinnon<\/strong>\u00a0are currently deadlocked for the NHL scoring lead with\u00a0<strong>85 points<\/strong>\u00a0each. MacKinnon recently hit the 1,100 career point milestone, while McDavid is currently on a scorching 20-game point streak.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Veteran Consistency:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Sidney Crosby<\/strong>\u00a0continues to defy age, reaching the 50-point mark for the 19th time in his 21 seasons. His leadership will be pivotal as he seeks his third Olympic gold medal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Injury Front:<\/strong>\u00a0Canada is monitoring\u00a0<strong>Brayden Point<\/strong>\u00a0(week-to-week) and\u00a0<strong>Bo Horvat<\/strong>, though Horvat is expected to return to the Islanders&#8217; lineup by Jan. 24.\u00a0<strong>Tom Wilson<\/strong>\u00a0is also nearing a return for the Capitals after missing seven games.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Team USA: Momentum and Motivation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Americans are entering the Games with several of their most dangerous weapons finding their rhythm at just the right time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Matthew Tkachuk\u2019s Debut:<\/strong>\u00a0After missing the start of the season following surgery for a torn adductor and sports hernia,\u00a0<strong>Matthew Tkachuk<\/strong>\u00a0logged nearly 21 minutes in his season debut on Jan. 19. Tkachuk noted that while the first period felt &#8220;strange,&#8221; he felt back to normal by the third\u2014a terrifying prospect for Group Stage opponents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Matthews Factor:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Auston Matthews<\/strong>\u00a0has exploded for 10 goals and 17 points since Dec. 27. His recent &#8220;hot streak&#8221; has kept the Maple Leafs in the win column and solidified his role as the premier goal-scorer for the U.S.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tage Thompson\u2019s Surge:<\/strong>\u00a0Thompson is playing some of the best hockey of his career, highlighted by a recent five-point game against Montreal. He enters the Olympics on a six-game point streak.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Team Latvia: Goaltending Showcase<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Latvia will rely heavily on their NHL-caliber netminding to cause upsets in Milano Cortina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Pittsburgh Duel:<\/strong>\u00a0In a unique preview, Team Latvia\u2019s two primary goalies,\u00a0<strong>Arturs Silovs<\/strong>\u00a0(8-6-7) and\u00a0<strong>Elvis Merzlikins<\/strong>\u00a0(7-7-1), recently faced off in the NHL. While their stats vary, both have shown the ability to steal games on the international stage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Roster Loss:<\/strong>\u00a0Unfortunately, Latvia will be without\u00a0<strong>Rodrigo Abols<\/strong>, who suffered a severe lower-body injury on Jan. 18. He will be replaced on the Olympic roster by\u00a0<strong>Rihards Bukarts<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Upcoming Dates:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Feb. 7:<\/strong>\u00a0Opening Ceremony<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feb. 11:<\/strong>\u00a0Men\u2019s Hockey Tournament Starts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feb. 12:<\/strong>\u00a0Team USA vs. Team Latvia (Group Play)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With less than a month to go, the &#8220;Milano Cortina Buzz&#8221; is only going to grow as players fight to stay healthy and reach peak performance for the most anticipated hockey tournament in over a decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/news\/topic\/olympics\/olympics-hockey-buzz-latest-news-involving-nhl-players\">article on nhl.com<\/a>, published January 20, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Achieve More With VSA: Boost your skills with world-class coaches for just $29\/hour. Perfect for skaters, hockey players, dancers, and athletes, VSA offers personalized training 24\/7, 365 days a year, anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Vitalina Andrushchenko, Staff Writer&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the calendar turns toward late January 2026, the excitement for the&nbsp;Milano Cortina Winter Olympics&nbsp;is reaching a fever pitch. For the first time since the 2014 Sochi Games, NHL superstars are set to return to the world\u2019s biggest stage. 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