The Carolina Hurricanes are heading into the Olympic break with momentum-and a little extra reason to celebrate. After blanking the New York Rangers 2-0 on Thursday night, they not only secured their spot atop the Metropolitan Division but also saw one of their own get the call every Canadian kid dreams about.
Forward Seth Jarvis is officially headed to Italy, named to Team Canada’s Olympic roster in a last-minute decision that caught even him off guard.
“Found out during my nap,” Jarvis told FanDuel Sports Network during the game’s intermission. “I got a phone call, I didn't answer the first one because I was like, ‘Who is calling me right now?’
Picked up the second one, thankfully. And they broke the news to me-I can't even explain it.
It's incredible.”
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— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) February 6, 2026
It’s a dream scenario for Jarvis, who’s battled through adversity to get to this point. When asked what the Olympic opportunity meant to him, he didn’t mince words.
“Obviously honored. To be able to play at the highest level on a stage like this is everyone's dream,” he said. “To be able to do it with my family is gonna be fun.”
Jarvis isn’t new to international hockey. He suited up for Team Canada at last year’s 4 Nations Face-Off, though he only tallied one assist in three games.
Since then, the road’s been anything but smooth. An injury sidelined him for a chunk of the 2025-26 season, but he’s come back strong-and just in time.
His two-goal performance earlier this week against Ottawa served as a timely reminder of what he brings to the ice: speed, skill, and a nose for the net.
That performance may have been the final push needed for Team Canada’s coaching staff to make the call. With Brayden Point still sidelined by a lower-body injury he suffered back on January 12, Canada had to get creative. Even though Point is a center and Jarvis typically plays on the wing, head coach Jon Cooper opted to go with the hot hand-and someone he’s familiar with.
Jarvis joins a Canadian roster that’s seen its share of shake-ups. Bo Horvat and young phenom Macklin Celebrini are making their Olympic debuts, while veterans like Anthony Cirelli and Point are dealing with injuries. That opened the door not just for Jarvis, but also brought renewed attention to the omission of players like Sam Bennett.
Canada opens their Olympic campaign on February 12 against Czechia. The Americans, meanwhile, take on Latvia later that day.
With rosters loaded on both sides, the stage is set for another potential showdown between the two North American powerhouses. If things break right, we could be headed for a rematch with gold on the line.
But for now, the story is Jarvis-a player who went from midseason injury rehab to Olympic selection in a matter of weeks. It’s a testament to perseverance, timing, and making the most of your moment. And as Team Canada gears up for the Games, they’ll be counting on Jarvis to bring that same energy to the world’s biggest stage.