Cale Makar wastes no time stamping his elite NHL pedigree all over Team Canada's Olympic debut, turning heads with the kind of puck-moving wizardry that's made him a two-time Norris kingpin for the Avs. In a group where point differential looms large, his vision and poise elevate linemates like only he can, even as Canada sits tied atop the standings with the U.S.

The proud parents of Jack and Quinn Hughes sit down with WPTV, offering a rare peek into the family dynamics fueling the brothers' Olympic magic for Team USA. With Jack dazzling from center for the Devils and Quinn anchoring the blue line after his Norris-winning days and that Wild trade, their debut together has hockey insiders buzzing about sibling synergy on the international stage.

Roman Josi, the Predators' iron man on the blue line, steps up as captain for Team Switzerland at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, a nod to his Norris pedigree and endless international resume. With alternates like Fiala, Hischier, and Niederreiter - all NHL vets who've shared ice with him - Josi leads a squad stacked with familiarity from recent Worlds silvers.

Josh Morrissey, the Jets' Norris contender and Winnipeg's lone rep on this Canadian squad, limped off early in the second period against Czechia and couldn't return despite trying. Coach Jon Cooper's postgame fog leaves everyone guessing ahead of Friday's clash with Switzerland, where a healthy scratch like Travis Sanheim might jump in to steady the blue line.

Zach Werenski rides a monster season with the Blue Jackets straight into the 2026 Olympics, turning heads from Columbus to Milano. The Norris runner-up has been a defensive rock and offensive force, now anchoring Team USA against old teammate Elvis Merzlikins and Latvia right out of the gate. With NHL stars flooding the tournament for the first time in 12 years, Werenski's play could define the Blue Jackets' legacy on hockey's biggest stage.

Tampa's Victor Hedman notches his debut Olympic tally as Sweden dominates Italy in a clinical group-stage rout. The Norris contender wastes no time asserting himself internationally, pairing defensive lockdown with offensive pop. Hedman's milestone underscores Sweden's gold-medal pedigree in a tournament where every point counts double.