Fantasy picks, props, futures for Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026

THU. FEB. 12

Player to watch for goal, assist and/or shots on goal: Sam Reinhart, F, CAN (vs. CZE; Peacock, USA, ICI Tele, CBC, Gem, RDS2, CBC)

The Canadian forward, who plays for the Florida Panthers, had four points in four games at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Reinhart is expected to play on the second line with Nathan MacKinnon and Brandon Hagel, and the first power with MacKinnon, Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby and Cale Makar. Reinhart is tied for first in the NHL in power-play goals (50 in 218 games) and is 10th in power-play points (86) since the start of the 2023-24 season. Per NHL EDGE stats, Reinhart ranks ninth among forward in total miles skated (190.47) this season and is among the leaders at his position in high-danger shots on goal (62; 96th percentile), high-danger goals (14; 95th percentile), midrange SOG (47; 90th percentile) and midrange goals (seven; 91st percentile). — Chris Meaney

Player to watch for point, goal and/or shots on goal: Martin Necas F, CZE (vs. CAN)

The Czechia forward, who plays for the Colorado Avalanche, has 62 points (22 goals, 40 assists) in 52 games in the NHL this regular season. Necas has 90 points (33 goals, 57 assists) in 82 career games with the Avalanche dating back to the 2024-25 season. The 27-year-old is expected to play on the first line for Czechia with David Pastrnak (39 primary assists; leads NHL) and Tomas Hertl. Per NHL EDGE stats, Necas ranks 10th in the entire NHL in 22-plus mph speed bursts (21) and seventh in 20-plus mph bursts (229) and ranks highly among forwards in max skating speed (23.24 mph; 92nd percentile), max shot speed (92.45 mph; 92nd percentile), average shot speed (59.96; 91st percentile), midrange shots on goal (51; 92nd percentile) and midrange goals (nine; 95th percentile). — Meaney

Player to watch for assist, point and/or shots on goal: Zach Werenski, D, USA (vs. LAT; 3:10 p.m. ET; Peacock, USA, CBC Gem, SN, CBC)

Werenski ranks second among NHL defensemen in both goals (20) and points (62 in 52 games) this season and leads the position in points per game (1.19). Werenski, who leads the Columbus Blue Jackets in goals, assists (42) and points, also leads NHL defensemen in even-strength goals (17) and even-strength points (46). Although Quinn Hughes is expected to be the No. 1 defenseman for the United States after missing the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off because of injury, Werenski quietly led the U.S. in both assists (six) and points (six) and also was tied for third in shots on goal (13) during the 4 Nations Face-Off. Per NHL EDGE stats, Werenski leads defensemen in midrange goals (12) and midrange shots on goal (68) and also ranks highly at the position in high-danger shots on goal (13; 98th percentile; tied for fourth) and 20-plus mph speed bursts (99; 97th percentile). — Pete Jensen

Player to watch for goal, point and/or shots on goal: JJ Peterka, F, GER (vs. DEN; 3 p.m. ET; Peacock, ICI Tele, CBC, Gem, TSN)

Peterka reached the 20-goal mark faster than he ever has in his NHL career (56 games) playing for the Utah Mammoth this season. The 24-year-old is set to make his Olympic debut after helping Germany win silver at the the 2023 IIHF World Championship, the country’s first medal at the event in 70 years. Peterka, who set NHL career highs in assists (41 in 77 games), points (68), power-play goals (six) and power-play assists (18) for the Buffalo Sabres last season, is expected to play a top-six role for Germany, which as the ceiling of advancing to the medal round. Peterka has been practicing on the team’s top power-play unit with Leon Draisaitl, Tim Stutzle, Lukas Reichel and Moritz Seider. Per NHL EDGE stats, Peterka ranks in the 97th percentile among forwards in 20-plus mph speed bursts (161) and also ranks highly at the position in midrange shots on goal (45; 89th percentile) and midrange goals (six; 88th percentile). — Troy Perlowitz

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Others to consider for goal, multiple goals and/or shots on goal:

Tage Thompson, F, USA (vs. LAT)
Matt Boldy, F, USA (vs. LAT)
Nico Hischier, F, SUI (vs. FRA)
Leon Draisaitl, F, GER (vs. DEN)
Tom Wilson, F, CAN (vs. CZE)

Others to consider for point:

Kevin Fiala, F, SUI (vs. FRA)
Jake Guentzel, F, USA (vs. LAT)
Brandon Hagel, F, CAN (vs. CZE)
Tomas Hertl, F, CZE (vs. CAN)
Oliver Bjorkstrand, F, DEN (vs. GER)

Others to consider for multiple points:

Jack Eichel, F, USA (vs. LAT)
Connor McDavid, F, CAN (vs. CZE)
Quinn Hughes, D, USA (vs. LAT)
Nathan MacKinnon, F, CAN (vs. CZE)
David Pastrnak, F, CZE (vs. CAN)

Others to consider for assist:

Auston Matthews, F, USA (vs. LAT)
Cale Makar, D, CAN (vs. CZE)
Macklin Celebrini, F, CAN (vs. CZE)
Matthew Tkachuk, F, USA (vs. LAT)
Roman Josi, D, SUI (vs. FRA)

Others to consider for shots on goal:

Brady Tkachuk, F, USA (vs. LAT)
Tim Stutzle, F, GER (vs. DEN)
Nikolaj Ehlers, F, DEN (vs. GER)
Timo Meier, F, SUI (vs. FRA)

Line combos to consider:

USA: Brady Tkachuk — Jack Eichel — Matthew Tkachuk
CAN: Brandon Hagel — Nathan MacKinnon — Sam Reinhart
SUI: Kevin Fiala — Nico Hischier — Roman Josi
USA: Jake Guentzel — Auston Matthews — Matt Boldy
CZE: Martin Necas — Tomas Hertl — David Pastrnak

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OLYMPIC FUTURES TO WATCH

MVP:

– Connor McDavid, F, CAN
– Quinn Hughes, D, USA
– Cale Makar, D, CAN
– Jack Eichel, F, USA
– Sidney Crosby, F, CAN
– Brady Tkachuk, F, USA

To lead tournament in goals:

– Nathan MacKinnon, F, CAN
– Matt Boldy, F, USA
– Brady Tkachuk, F, USA
– Macklin Celebrini, F, CAN
– Tage Thompson, F, USA
– Leon Draisaitl, F, GER

To lead tournament in points:

– Connor McDavid, F, CAN
– Jack Eichel, F, USA
– Quinn Hughes, D, USA
– Nathan MacKinnon, F, CAN
– David Pastrnak, F, CZE
– Lucas Raymond, F, SWE

To lead Canada in goals:

– Nathan MacKinnon, F, CAN
– Macklin Celebrini, F, CAN
– Tom Wilson, F, CAN
– Sam Reinhart, F, CAN

To lead Canada in points:

– Connor McDavid, F, CAN
– Nathan MacKinnon, F, CAN
– Cale Makar, D, CAN
– Sidney Crosby, F, CAN

To lead USA in goals:

– Brady Tkachuk, F, USA
– Matt Boldy, F, USA
– Tage Thompson, F, USA
– Jake Guentzel, F, USA

To lead USA in points:

– Jack Eichel, F, USA
– Quinn Hughes, D, USA
– Matthew Tkachuk, F, USA
– Matt Boldy, F, USA

To lead Sweden in goals:

– Adrian Kempe, F, SWE
– Filip Forsberg, F, SWE
– Mika Zibanejad, F, SWE

To lead Sweden in points:

– Lucas Raymond, F, SWE
– Rasmus Dahlin, D, SWE
– Joel Eriksson Ek, F, SWE

To lead Finland in goals:

– Mikael Granlund, F, FIN
– Roope Hintz, F, FIN
– Anton Lundell, F, FIN

To lead Finland in points:

– Mikko Rantanen, F, FIN
– Mikael Granlund, F, FIN
– Miro Heiskanen, F, FIN

To lead Czechia in goals:

– David Pastrnak, F, CZE
– Martin Necas, F, CZE
– Tomas Hertl, F, CZE

To lead Czechia in points:

– David Pastrnak, F, CZE
– Martin Necas, F, CZE

To lead Germany in goals:

– Leon Draisaitl, F, GER
– JJ Peterka, F, GER
– Tim Stutzle, F, GER

To lead Germany in points:

– Leon Draisaitl, F, GER
– Tim Stutzle, F, GER

To lead Switzerland in goals:

– Nico Hischier, F, SUI
– Kevin Fiala, F, SUI
– Timo Meier, F, SUI

To lead Switzerland in points:

– Roman Josi, D, SUI
– Nico Hischier, F, SUI

To lead Slovakia in goals:

– Juraj Slafkovsky, F, SVK

To lead tournament in saves:

– Philipp Grubauer, G, GER
– Samuel Hlavaj, G, SVK
– Jordan Binnington, G, CAN

Teams to consider for a medal:

– Finland
– Germany
– Czechia