Dylan Larkin named to Team U.S. ahead of 2026 Olympics

SUNRISE, FL - JANUARY 16: Dylan Larkin #71 of the Detroit Red Wings celebrates after scoring a second period goal against the Florida Panthers at the Amerant Bank Arena on January 16, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

The captain of the Detroit Red Wings has been named to the U.S. Olympian team for the upcoming winter games.

Dylan Larkin is part of the United States roster amid a stellar season for the Wings.

The 29-year-old has already played for multiple U.S. national teams, including in last year's 4 Nations Face-Off. 

U.S. Olympic Roster:

Forwards: 

  • Matt Boldy, Minnesota Wild
  • Kyle Connor, Winnipeg Jets
  • Jack Eichel, Las Vegas Golden Knights
  • Jake Guentzel, Tampa Bay Lightning
  • Jack Hughes, New Jersey Devils
  • Clayton Keller, Utah Mammoth
  • Dylan Larkin, Detroit Red Wings
  • Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs
  • J.T. Miller, New York Rangers
  • Brock Nelson, Colorado Avalanche
  • Tage Thompson, Buffalo Sabers
  • Brady Tkachuk, Ottawa Senators
  • Matthew Tkachuk, Florida Panthers
  • Vincent Trochek, New York Rangers

Defensemen

  • Brock Fraber, Minnesota Wild
  • Charlie McAvoy, Boston Bruins
  • Noah Hanifin, Las Vegas Golden Knights
  • Quinn Hughes, Minnesota Wild
  • Seth Jones, Florida Panthers
  • Jake Sanderson, Ottawa Senators
  • Jaccob Slavin, Carolina Hurricanes
  • Zach Wrenski, Columbus Blue Jackets

Goalies

  • Connor Hellebuyck, Winnipeg Jets
  • Jake Oettinger, Dallas Stars
  • Jeremy Swayman, Boston Bruins

The Source: The NHL and Detroit Red Wings were cited for this story. 

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