LA Kings Send 5 Players to 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan

Kings stars to represent Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, and Canada at international tournament

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The LA Kings will have five players participating at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, which get underway on Wednesday, February 11. The Kings' representatives will be competing for Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, and Canada in the best-on-best international tournament.

Why it matters

The Winter Olympics provide a global stage for the world's top hockey talent to showcase their skills. The Kings' strong representation at the Games highlights the depth and caliber of their roster, as well as the organization's continued development of elite international talent.

The details

The Kings' Olympic participants and their tournament schedules are: Joel Armia (Finland), Adrian Kempe (Sweden), Kevin Fiala (Switzerland), Drew Doughty and Darcy Kuemper (Canada). The teams will face off in preliminary round games from February 11-15 before the playoff rounds commence.

  • The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy begin on Wednesday, February 11.
  • The preliminary round games for the Kings' players run from February 11-15.

The players

Joel Armia

Finnish forward for the LA Kings.

Adrian Kempe

Swedish forward for the LA Kings.

Kevin Fiala

Swiss forward for the LA Kings.

Drew Doughty

Canadian defenseman for the LA Kings.

Darcy Kuemper

Canadian goaltender for the LA Kings.

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What they’re saying

“Representing your country on the Olympic stage is the ultimate honor. I'm excited to compete against the best players in the world and help bring a medal home for Finland.”

— Joel Armia (NHL.com)

“The Olympics are a dream come true. I can't wait to don the Tre Kronor and battle alongside my Swedish teammates for gold.”

— Adrian Kempe (NHL.com)

What’s next

The Kings' Olympic participants will return to NHL action following the conclusion of the 2026 Winter Games in Milan.

The takeaway

The LA Kings' strong representation at the 2026 Winter Olympics underscores the team's talent development and ability to produce world-class hockey players. Fans can look forward to cheering on their Kings stars as they compete for gold on the international stage.