NHL Stars Shine at 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Chloe Kim, Jessie Diggins, and Ilia Malinin Headline NBC's Primetime Coverage

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

NBCUniversal's coverage of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics continued with a star-studded lineup of events featuring Team USA's top athletes. Snowboarder Chloe Kim aimed to add to her Olympic medal count, cross-country skier Jessie Diggins chased her fourth career medal, and figure skater Ilia Malinin competed in the men's free skate after a strong short program performance.

Why it matters

The return of NHL players to the Olympics has been a highly anticipated event, with the best hockey talent in the world competing for gold. Meanwhile, established stars like Kim and Diggins look to cement their legacies, while rising talents like Malinin seek their first individual Olympic medals.

The details

In the women's snowboard halfpipe final, 17-year-old Choi Ga-on of Korea won gold, inspired by her mentor Chloe Kim. Kim's close friend Snoop Dogg was in attendance, sporting a custom jacket. In cross-country skiing, Jessie Diggins chased her fourth Olympic medal in the women's 10km event. In figure skating, Ilia Malinin competed in the men's free skate after a first-place finish in the short program, seeking his first individual Olympic medal.

  • Chloe Kim competed in the women's snowboard halfpipe final on February 12, 2026.
  • Jessie Diggins raced in the women's 10km cross-country skiing event on February 12, 2026.
  • Ilia Malinin competed in the men's figure skating free skate on February 13, 2026.

The players

Chloe Kim

An American snowboarder and two-time Olympic gold medalist.

Jessie Diggins

An American cross-country skier and four-time Olympic medalist.

Ilia Malinin

An American figure skater competing in his first Olympics.

Choi Ga-on

A 17-year-old Korean snowboarder who won gold in the women's halfpipe, inspired by Chloe Kim.

Snoop Dogg

An American rapper and close friend of Chloe Kim, who attended the women's snowboard halfpipe final wearing a custom jacket.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“When you get the best on best in any sport – that's what the Olympics are about – and when the National Hockey League is involved in the Olympics, it doesn't get any better when it comes to the game of ice hockey.”

— Eddie Olczyk, NBC Sports Analyst

“A sport that demands everything from you — and then, once you've given it all, asks for more. That's where champions are found.”

— Steve Schlanger, NBC Sports Announcer

What’s next

Ilia Malinin will look to capture his first individual Olympic medal in the men's figure skating free skate on February 13, 2026.

The takeaway

The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics have featured a star-studded lineup of American athletes, from established icons like Chloe Kim and Jessie Diggins to rising talents like Ilia Malinin, showcasing the depth of talent on the U.S. Olympic team.