- The Colorado Avalanche have sent a record 8 players to the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan, Italy, and they are making a significant impact.
- Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and Devon Toews are leading the way for Team Canada, while Brock Nelson is playing a key two-way role for Team USA.
- Artturi Lehkonen and Joel Kiviranta are helping Finland compete for a medal, while Gabriel Landeskog and the Swedish team have had a disappointing tournament so far.
- The Avalanche players are expected to play a major role in determining the medal winners, with the quarterfinal matchups set to be particularly interesting.