NHL players are back in the Olympics for the first time since the 2014 Sochi Winter Games, which means this tournament will truly feature the best of the best men's hockey players in the world. The tournament is comprised of 12 teams which are seeded and broken into three groups.

Denmark already achieved what some consider its equivalent of the “Miracle on Ice” at the 2025 IIHF World Championship last May. Now, it heads to the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 hoping to somehow top that.

The Winter Olympic Games in Milan, Italy, are well underway, and as of Wednesday, February 11, one of the most exciting events begins. Germany and Denmark will meet in Men's Hockey, and this game features a boatload of NHL talent.

2026 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey complete schedule: Top NHL stars to watch out for, key match-ups, venues, live streaming

Just as in the NHL, if an Olympic game is tied after 60 minutes, there will be overtime and a possible shootout. But there are differences in rules.

Witness top international talent battle for gold starting. Discover matchups, key dates, and Carolina Hurricanes stars on the ice.