With Canada’s roster largely mirroring the one that secured victory at the 4 Nations Face-Off, they will enter the Olympics as the presumptive favorites for gold.
While Sidney Crosby continues to be one of the most iconic figures in Canadian hockey, Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, and Mitch Marner are among the world’s elite players and are anticipated to present a formidable challenge to any defense with the Canadian offensive lineup.
At the same time, Cale Makar is celebrated as arguably the best defenseman in hockey. He’s supported by a group of defensemen who have become well-acquainted over the past year. Talented players like Devon Toews, Drew Doughty, and Josh Morrissey team up with the two-time Norris Trophy winner, Makar.
However, goaltending remains a potential concern for Canada on the journey to gold. Although the Canadians successfully navigated similar challenges during the 4 Nations Face-Off, the trio consisting of Jordan Binnington, Logan Thompson, and Darcy Kuemper remains less than ideal.
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Canada Olympics hockey roster
The Canadian roster is quite impressive, which comes as no surprise.
Crosby proudly leads the team as the captain, supported by the talented McDavid and Makar, who serve as alternate captains. The team boasts a well-rounded roster with 14 skilled forwards, 8 reliable defensemen, and 3 dedicated goaltenders.
It’s an exciting blend of seasoned veterans and bright young stars, including the promising 19-year-old Macklin Celebrini.
| Number | Player | Pos. | Team |
| 9 | Sam Bennett* | F | Panthers |
| 17 | Macklin Celebrini | F | Sharks |
| 87 | Sidney Crosby | F | Penguins |
| 38 | Brandon Hagel | F | Lightning |
| 14 | Bo Horvat | F | Islanders |
| 24 | Seth Jarvis** | F | Hurricanes |
| 29 | Nathan MacKinnon | F | Avalanche |
| 63 | Brad Marchand | F | Panthers |
| 93 | Mitch Marner | F | Golden Knights |
| 97 | Connor McDavid | F | Oilers |
| 13 | Sam Reinhart | F | Panthers |
| 61 | Mark Stone | F | Golden Knights |
| 10 | Nick Suzuki | F | Canadiens |
| 43 | Tom Wilson | F | Capitals |
| 89 | Drew Doughty | D | Kings |
| 20 | Thomas Harley | D | Stars |
| 8 | Cale Makar | D | Avalanche |
| 44 | Josh Morrissey | D | Jets |
| 55 | Colton Parayko | D | Blues |
| 6 | Travis Sanheim | D | Flyers |
| 27 | Shea Theodore | D | Golden Knights |
| 7 | Devon Toews | D | Avalanche |
| 50 | Jordan Binnington | G | Blues |
| 35 | Darcy Kuemper | G | Kings |
| 48 | Logan Thompson | G | Capitals |
* — Injury replacement for Anthony Cirelli.
** — Injury replacement for Brayden Point.
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Canada Olympic men’s hockey coaching staff
| Name | Team |
| Jon Cooper | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Bruce Cassidy | Vegas Golden Knights |
| Peter DeBoer | N/A |
| Rick Tocchet | Philadelphia Flyers |
| Misha Donskov | Dallas Stars |
Team Canada hockey Olympics history
| Year | Site | Result |
| 1920 | Antwerp | Gold |
| 1924 | Charmonix | Gold |
| 1928 | St. Moritz | Gold |
| 1932 | Lake Placid | Gold |
| 1936 | Garmisch-Partenkirchen | Silver |
| 1948 | St. Moritz | Gold |
| 1952 | Oslo | Gold |
| 1956 | Cortina d’Ampezzo | Bronze |
| 1960 | Squaw Valley | Silver |
| 1964 | Innsbruck | 4th |
| 1968 | Grenoble | Bronze |
| 1972 | Sapporo | Withdrew |
| 1976 | Innsbruck | Withdrew |
| 1980 | Lake Placid | 6th |
| 1984 | Sarajevo | 4th |
| 1988 | Calgary | 4th |
| 1992 | Albertville | Silver |
| 1994 | Lillehammer | Silver |
| 1998 | Nagano | 4th |
| 2002 | Salt Lake City | Gold |
| 2002 | Salt Lake City | Gold |
| 2006 | Turin | 7th |
| 2010 | Vancouver | Gold |
| 2014 | Sochi | Gold |
| 2018 | Pyeongchang | Bronze |
| 2022 | Bejing | 6th |
Canada Olympic men’s schedule
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| Feb. 12 | Canada vs. Czechia | 10:40 a.m. | CBC |
| Feb. 13 | Canada vs. Switzerland | 3:10 p.m. | CBC |
| Feb. 15 | Canada vs. France | 10:40 a.m. | CBC |
