Today, NHL.com senior writer Dan Rosen plays coach of Team USA with his projected lines:

Laila Edwards is officially headed for the history books. The rising hockey star is set to become the first Black woman to represent Team USA in ice hockey at the Winter Olympics after being named to the 23-player roster for the Milano Cortina 2026 Games.

Ellen Weinberg-Hughes will have her eye on both Olympic hockey tournaments in Milan — her sons are on the men's team and she works with the women's team.

Following its elimination by Finland in the quarterfinal of the 2026 World Junior Championship, there is an uncertain future surrounding Team USA.

Matthew Knies opens up about the "hard decision" that left him off the Olympic squad and why he’s refusing to let the snub distract from his breakout year with the Leafs.

It’s been 46 years since Nelson’s uncle Dave helped the United States men’s hockey team win its most recent Olympic Gold Medal. Now, over four decades later, Nelson has the opportunity to make his mark and add to his family’s legacy.

Tournament host Team USA was ousted from the world junior hockey tournament Friday, losing to Finland 4-3 in overtime in a quarterfinal game at Grand Casino Arena. Arttu Valila snapped a shot from the right circle past the blocker of United States goalie Nick Kempf at 2:11 of the 10-minute,