Six Anaheim Ducks Compete at 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics

NHL players return to Olympic ice for the first time in 12 years

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Six players from the Anaheim Ducks NHL team will be representing their home countries at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, Italy. This is the first Olympics since 2014 to include NHL players, marking a historic return to Olympic ice hockey competition.

Why it matters

The return of NHL players to the Olympics is a major event for hockey fans, as it allows the world's top talent to compete on the international stage. The Anaheim Ducks' strong representation at the games showcases the depth of talent on the team and the global reach of the NHL.

The details

The six Anaheim Ducks players competing at the Milan Cortina Olympics are: Jackson Lacombe (USA), Lukas Dostal and Radko Gudas (Czechia), Leo Carlsson (Sweden), Mikael Granlund (Finland), and Damian Clara (Italy). The men's hockey competition features 12 teams split into three groups, with a round-robin format leading to a playoff for the medal rounds.

  • The men's hockey competition opened on February 11, 2026.
  • The gold medal game is scheduled for February 22, 2026.

The players

Jackson Lacombe

An Anaheim Ducks player competing for Team USA.

Lukas Dostal

An Anaheim Ducks player competing for Team Czechia.

Radko Gudas

An Anaheim Ducks player competing for Team Czechia.

Leo Carlsson

An Anaheim Ducks player competing for Team Sweden.

Mikael Granlund

An Anaheim Ducks player competing for Team Finland.

Damian Clara

An Anaheim Ducks player competing for Team Italy.

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What’s next

The men's hockey competition will continue with the round-robin group stage, leading to the playoff rounds and the gold medal game on February 22.

The takeaway

The strong representation of Anaheim Ducks players at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics highlights the global reach and talent depth of the NHL, as the world's best hockey players return to compete on the international stage for the first time in 12 years.