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Denmark's Lars Eller Discusses Greenland's Impact on Hockey Matchup with Team USA at Olympics
The Denmark-USA hockey game at the Winter Olympics has added geopolitical intrigue due to Greenland's status.
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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Denmark hockey player Lars Eller spoke about the added significance of his team's matchup with the United States at the Winter Olympics, given the recent discussions around the potential acquisition of Greenland by the U.S. Eller said the topic has come up frequently, but he hopes the teams can just focus on the hockey game itself.
Why it matters
The Denmark-USA hockey game at the Olympics has taken on added geopolitical importance due to the ongoing discussions around the potential purchase of Greenland, which is a territory of Denmark, by the United States. This gives the otherwise routine Olympic hockey matchup an extra layer of intrigue and significance.
The details
Denmark's Lars Eller, who plays in the NHL for the Ottawa Senators, said the Greenland issue has been a major talking point leading up to the game. Eller noted that while the topic has been widely discussed, he hopes the teams can just focus on the hockey itself. Denmark lost its opening game to Germany and needs a win against the heavily favored Team USA, which opened with a 5-1 victory over Latvia.
- The Denmark-USA hockey game is scheduled for Saturday, February 15, 2026 in Milan.
The players
Lars Eller
A Danish hockey player who plays in the NHL for the Ottawa Senators.
Team USA
The United States men's hockey team competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Team Denmark
The Danish men's hockey team competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
What they’re saying
“It has come up a lot. People ask, 'Is it the same message over there in the U.S. as it is in Denmark? What is going on, what are they saying, how do they view things?'”
— Lars Eller, Danish hockey player (Sporting News)
“It seems to have settled down here the last little bit. I think you can have a good conversation and dialogue, reasonable, with most people. At least, I have.”
— Lars Eller, Danish hockey player (Sporting News)
What’s next
The Denmark-USA hockey game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan will take place on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
The takeaway
The Denmark-USA hockey matchup at the Winter Olympics has taken on added geopolitical significance due to the ongoing discussions around the potential acquisition of Greenland by the United States. While the players hope to just focus on the game itself, the broader context around Greenland's status has made this an intriguing Olympic hockey showdown.
