ESPN.com · Feb 23
Olympics 2026: Standouts, disappointments from all 32 NHL teams
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The 2026 Olympic men's hockey tournament ended in thrilling fashion Sunday, with the United States winning 2-1 in overtime against Canada.
Both of those teams were comprised of NHL players -- many of them superstars, and all of them play prominent roles on their respective NHL clubs.
But those were only two of the 12 nations represented, and all but one of the countries had at least one active NHL player on the roster; Italy gets an asterisk, as standout goaltender Damian Clara is a prospect for the Anaheim Ducks.