US EditionRed Wings’ Dylan Larkin Named to U.S. Olympic Team
Larkin, 29, earned his spot on the U.S. Olympic hockey team due to his strong performance and leadership at the 4 Nations Face-Off, USA Hockey announced.
- On Jan. 2, 2026, Dylan Larkin was named to the U.S. Olympic men's hockey team during a Friday roster reveal on NBC's "Today" show, USA Hockey announced.
- His international résumé — including World Cup of Hockey and World Championship appearances — factored into the call after Larkin starred at last year's 4 Nations Face‑Off, scoring the game‑winner vs. Canada.
- USA's 25‑man roster lists 14 forwards, eight defensemen and three goaltenders, with Dylan Larkin the only Detroit Red Wing named while Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane were left off.
- With the league on pause, Larkin and other NHLers will join Team USA for the Olympic preliminary slate, starting Feb. 12 vs. Latvia, during the Feb. 6-25 Olympic break.
- The 2026 Games bring NHL players back to the Olympics for the first time since 2014, and Larkin's 21 goals and pace to 30 add experience to Team USA.
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