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TAMPA, Fla. - Nine Tampa Bay Lightning players are set to represent six different nations at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina, Italy.
The backstory:
The tournament will run from Feb. 11 to 22. It will mark the first time since 2014 that NHL players have competed in the Olympics.
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Nations have released their final rosters this week. Here’s who made the cut from the Lightning:
- Anthony Cirelli, F (Canada)
- Brandon Hagel, F (Canada)
- Brayden Point, F (Canada)
- Oliver Bjorkstrand, F (Denmark)
- Zemgus Girgensons, F (Lativia)
- Erik Cernak, D (Slovakia)
- Pontus Holmberg, F (Sweden)
- Victor Hedman, D (Sweden)
- Jake Guentzel, F (United States)
All nine players will be making their Olympic debut.
SUNRISE, FL - DECEMBER 27: Tampa Bay Lightning center Jake Guentzel (59) celebrates his goal during the first period during a NHL game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Florida Panthers on December 27, 2025 at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. …
Jake Guentzel will make his second international appearance for Team USA, after he was tied for the team lead with three goals at the 4 Nations Face-Off in 2025.
Some nations have yet to announce their official Olympic rosters. Count on FOX 13 to provide updates if any more Lightning players make a roster.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by the National Hockey League.