Bruins fans will be able to watch some of Boston’s top players on the international stage next February.
The 12 countries qualified for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina announced the first six players on their respective rosters on Monday — with Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy set to represent Team USA for the first time on the Olympic stage.
Both David Pastrnak and Pavel Zacha were also among the first six players named to Czechia’s Olympic team.
McAvoy — who served as an alternate captain for Team USA at the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament in February — joins a U.