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Canada Hockey Eyes 10th Olympic Gold in 2026
Stacked roster led by McDavid, MacKinnon, and Crosby aims to continue hockey dynasty
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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Team Canada enters the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina as the heavy favorite to capture their 10th Olympic gold medal in men's hockey. Led by NHL superstars Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, and veteran captain Sidney Crosby, the Canadian roster is brimming with offensive firepower. However, the team's goaltending situation remains a question mark, with Jordan Binnington, Darcy Kuemper, and Logan Thompson vying for the starting role.
Why it matters
Canada's dominance in international hockey is unparalleled, having won 9 of the 23 Olympic gold medals awarded in the sport. The pressure to continue this legacy and deliver another gold medal is immense, as anything less than first place would be considered a failure for the hockey-mad nation.
The details
The Canadian roster features a wealth of NHL talent, including McDavid and MacKinnon, who are currently the top two scorers in the league. Nineteen players from the team's 2024 4 Nations Face-Off championship squad will also be making the trip to Milan-Cortina. While the offense appears set, the goaltending situation remains a concern, with Binnington, Kuemper, and Thompson all vying for the starting job despite inconsistent recent performances.
- The 2026 Winter Olympics will be held in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
- Canada won gold medals in 1920, 1924, 1928, 1932, 1948, 1952, 2002, 2010, and 2014.
The players
Connor McDavid
Edmonton Oilers forward and current NHL scoring leader.
Nathan MacKinnon
Colorado Avalanche forward and second in NHL scoring.
Macklin Celebrini
19-year-old San Jose Sharks forward who will become the youngest Canadian Olympian in NHL history.
Cale Makar
Colorado Avalanche defenseman tied for fourth among NHL defensemen in scoring.
Sidney Crosby
Veteran Pittsburgh Penguins forward and two-time Olympic gold medalist who will captain the team.
What they’re saying
“Everyone on this team is an incredible player, and they've all dealt with pressure before. Everyone on Team Canada feeds off the pressure, so I don't sense that will be a problem. Yes, it will be a failure if we don't win gold, but we're going to give it everything we've got, and whatever happens, happens.”
— Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings defenseman and two-time Olympic gold medalist
What’s next
The Canadian team will finalize its Olympic roster in the coming months, with the goaltending situation likely to be a key focus leading up to the games.
The takeaway
Canada's hockey pedigree and star-studded roster make them the heavy favorites to capture their 10th Olympic gold medal in men's hockey. However, the team's ability to overcome their goaltending uncertainty and thrive under the immense pressure of representing a hockey-crazed nation will be the key to their success in Milan-Cortina.
