With NHL players making their return for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, Canada emerges as the favored team for the gold medal at +120 according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Not far behind are the United States at +210, Sweden at +600, and Czechia at +1600.

The preliminary round kicks off on February 11 at 10:40 AM ET. Matt Severance, following a strong NHL season, emphasizes the U.S.’s potential to medal, recalling their last notable finishes in previous Olympics, including silver at the 2010 Vancouver Games.

“The last time the U.S. landed on the medal stand was at the 2010 Vancouver Games.”

Translation: La dernière fois que les États-Unis ont été sur le podium des médailles, c’était aux Jeux de Vancouver en 2010.

For those interested in betting, Severance also shares additional valuable insights on odds and predictions for men’s ice hockey. To check the expert’s predictions and the latest betting offers, visit the linked SportsLine articles.