Fantasy picks, props, futures for Olympic Winter Video games Milano Cortina 2026

WED. FEB. 11

Player to observe for level, help and/or aim: Mikael Granlund, F, FIN (vs. SVK; 10:40 a.m. ET; Peacock, USA, CBC Gem, TSN, CBC)

The Finland ahead, who performs for the Anaheim Ducks, led them in factors (4 in three video games) and objectives (three) on the 4 Nations Face-Off and scored in extra time towards Sweden through the round-robin portion of that event. The 33-year-old might play an excellent larger position on the Olympics with Aleksander Barkov (knee surgical procedure) injured. Granlund, who had 21 factors (seven objectives, 14 assists) in 31 regular-season video games and 10 factors (5 objectives, 5 assists) in 18 Stanley Cup Playoff video games for the Dallas Stars final season and is predicted to play on Finland’s high line with former teammates Mikko Rantanen and Roope Hintz. Per NHL EDGE stats, Granlund ranks within the 82nd percentile amongst forwards in midrange objectives (5) this season. — Chris Meaney

Player to observe for a number of factors, help and/or aim: Joel Eriksson Ek, F, SWE (vs. ITA; 3 p.m. ET; Peacock, USA, CBC Gem, SN, TSN, CBC)

The Sweden ahead, who performs for the Minnesota Wild, is predicted to play on the primary line with wings Adrian Kempe and Filip Forsberg. Eriksson Ek has 40 factors (15 objectives, 25 assists) in 52 video games for the Wild this season and had eight factors (4 objectives, 4 assists), together with three power-play factors, throughout a six-game level streak main as much as the Olympic break. The 29-year-old had two factors (one aim, one help) in three video games for Sweden on the 4 Nations Face-Off. Per NHL EDGE stats, Eriksson Ek ranks extremely amongst forwards in high-danger pictures on aim (61; 96th percentile) and high-danger objectives (11; 89th percentile) this season. — Meaney

Player to observe for level and/or pictures on aim: Simon Nemec, D, SVK (vs. FIN)

The Slovakia defenseman, who performs for the New Jersey Devils, is predicted to play on the highest pair with Martin Fehervary of the Washington Capitals, in addition to the primary power-play unit. Nemec, who is likely one of the 10 returning gamers who helped Slovakia win bronze on the 2022 Olympics, leads Devils defensemen in objectives (eight in 43 video games) this season, together with three game-winning objectives (tied for seventh in League at place). Nemec, who will flip 22 years previous throughout this event (Feb. 15), grew to become the youngest defenseman in NHL historical past to attain a hat trick and extra time aim in the identical recreation earlier this season (Nov, 12, 2025). Per NHL EDGE stats, Nemec ranks extremely amongst defensemen in midrange objectives (4; ninetieth percentile) and high-danger objectives (two; 89th percentile) this season. — Troy Perlowitz

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THU. FEB. 12

Player to observe for help, level and/or pictures on aim: Zach Werenski, D, USA (vs. LAT; 3:10 p.m. ET; Peacock, USA, CBC Gem, SN, CBC)

Werenski ranks second amongst NHL defensemen in each objectives (20) and factors (62 in 52 video games) this season and leads the place in factors per recreation (1.19). Werenski, who leads the Columbus Blue Jackets in objectives, assists (42) and factors, additionally leads NHL defensemen in even-strength objectives (17) and even-strength factors (46). Although Quinn Hughes is predicted to be the No. 1 defenseman for the United States after lacking the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off due to damage, Werenski quietly led the U.S. in each assists (six) and factors (six) and in addition was tied for third in pictures on aim (13) through the 4 Nations Face-Off. Per NHL EDGE stats, Werenski leads defensemen in midrange objectives (12) and midrange pictures on aim (68) and in addition ranks extremely on the place in high-danger pictures on aim (13; 98th percentile; tied for fourth) and 20-plus mph pace bursts (99; 97th percentile). — Pete Jensen

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Others to contemplate for aim and/or pictures on aim:

Adrian Kempe, F, SWE (vs. ITA)
Filip Forsberg, F, SWE (vs. ITA)
Mika Zibanejad, F, SWE (vs. ITA)
Mikko Rantanen, F, FIN (vs. SVK)
Sebastian Aho, F, FIN (vs. SVK)

Others to contemplate for level:

Elias Lindholm, F, SWE (vs. ITA)
Elias Pettersson, F, SWE (vs. ITA)
Jesper Bratt, F, SWE (vs. ITA)
Artturi Lehkonen, F, FIN (vs. SVK)
Anton Lundell, F, FIN (vs. SVK)

Others to contemplate for a number of factors:

Adrian Kempe, F, SWE (vs. ITA)
Filip Forsberg, F, SWE (vs. ITA)
Lucas Raymond, F, SWE (vs. ITA)
Rasmus Dahlin, D, SWE (vs. ITA)
Mikko Rantanen, F, FIN (vs. SVK)

Others to contemplate for help:

Lucas Raymond, F, SWE (vs. ITA)
Rasmus Dahlin, D, SWE (vs. ITA)
Erik Karlsson, D, SWE (vs. ITA)
Roope Hintz, F, FIN (vs. SVK)
Miro Heiskanen, D, FIN (vs. SVK)

Others to contemplate for pictures on aim:

Rickard Rakell, F, SWE (vs. ITA)
Juraj Slafkovsky, F, SVK (vs. FIN)
Tomas Tatar, F, SVK (vs. FIN)

Line combos to contemplate:

SWE: Filip Forsberg — Joel Eriksson Ek — Adrian Kempe
FIN: Mikko Rantanen — Roope Hintz — Mikael Granlund
SWE: Elias Pettersson — Mika Zibanejad — Rickard Rakell

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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 event in objectives:

– 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 event in factors:

– 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 objectives:

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

To lead Canada in factors:

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

To lead USA in objectives:

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

To lead USA in factors:

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

To lead Sweden in objectives:

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

To lead Sweden in factors:

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

To lead Finland in objectives:

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

To lead Finland in factors:

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

To lead Czechia in objectives:

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

To lead Czechia in factors:

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

To lead Germany in objectives:

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

To lead Germany in factors:

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

To lead Switzerland in objectives:

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

To lead Switzerland in factors:

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

To lead event in saves:

– Philipp Grubauer, G, GER
– Filip Gustavsson, G, SWE
– Juuse Saros, G, FIN

Teams to contemplate for a medal:

– Finland
– Germany
– Czechia