The Detroit Red Wings will be well represented when the puck drops at the 2026 Winter Olympics, with three of their young stars set to take the ice on the international stage. Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider, and Lucas Raymond are each suiting up for their respective countries-Team USA, Germany, and Sweden-as the men’s hockey tournament gets underway on February 11.
For Red Wings fans, this is more than just a chance to see familiar faces in different jerseys. It's a showcase of the team’s core talent on one of hockey’s biggest stages, and a testament to the direction Detroit is heading in. These aren’t just Olympians-they’re foundational pieces of a Red Wings team that’s been steadily building toward something special.
Dylan Larkin: The American Leader
Larkin, the Red Wings’ captain and heartbeat, will wear the red, white, and blue for Team USA. His speed, two-way reliability, and leadership are tailor-made for international play. Don’t be surprised if he takes on a major role for the Americans-he’s been through the grind of NHL seasons and knows how to rise in big moments.
Team USA kicks off group play on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 3:10 p.m. against Latvia, followed by matchups against Denmark on Saturday, Feb. 14 (3:10 p.m.) and a marquee clash with Germany on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 3:10 p.m.-which means Larkin and Seider will go head-to-head in a Red Wings showdown on Olympic ice.
Moritz Seider: Germany’s Defensive Anchor
Seider, the hard-hitting, smooth-skating blueliner, is suiting up for Germany and is expected to log heavy minutes on the back end. He’s already shown in Detroit that he can handle top-pairing duties in the NHL, and now he’ll be tasked with anchoring Germany’s defense against some of the world’s best.
Germany opens its tournament against Denmark on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 3:10 p.m., then faces Latvia early Saturday morning (Feb. 14, 6:10 a.m.). The highlight of their group stage comes on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 3:10 p.m. against Team USA-again, a must-watch for Red Wings fans.
Lucas Raymond: Sweden’s Offensive Spark
Raymond, the slick winger with a scorer’s touch and elite vision, will bring his high-end skill to a Swedish team with serious medal aspirations. This is a big opportunity for Raymond to shine on the international scene and continue evolving into the top-line threat Detroit believes he can be.
Sweden starts their Olympic campaign a day earlier than the others, on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 3:10 p.m. against Italy. They’ll then face off with Finland on Friday, Feb. 13 at 6:10 a.m., before wrapping up group play against Slovakia on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 6:10 a.m.
What’s at Stake
The men’s tournament format features three groups of four teams, with round-robin play determining seeding for the knockout rounds. The three group winners, along with the highest-ranked second-place team, will earn byes into the quarterfinals.
The quarterfinals are set for Feb. 18, with the semifinals on Friday, Feb. 20.
The bronze medal game drops on Feb. 21, and the gold medal will be decided on Feb. 22.
For Larkin, Seider, and Raymond, this is more than just a trip to the Olympics-it’s a chance to lead their countries, gain invaluable experience, and bring that fire back to Detroit for the second half of the NHL season. And for Red Wings fans, it’s a front-row seat to watch their stars shine on hockey’s grandest international stage.