Here’s how to watch Team USA men’s hockey Olympic gold medalists at home

US men’s hockey received a hero’s welcome back to the United States on Monday after defeating Canada in the gold medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The team partied in Miami later that night, and some traveled to Washington, DC, to visit President Donald Trump and attend his State of the Union address to the nation. These players received a standing ovation in the House chamber. The President announced that goalkeeper Connor Hellebuyck would receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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On Wednesday it’s back to work.

The NHL will return to regular-season action with the Stanley Cup Playoffs on the horizon. Every Team USA player will be back at work at some point this week. Read below for how fans can support the players when the puck drops in the second half of the 2025-26 season.

Jeremy Swayman, Charlie McAvoy – Boston Bruins

Goaltender Jeremy Swayman and defenseman Charlie McAvoy return to the Boston Bruins this week. The team is 32-20-5 and in fifth place in the Atlantic Division. The Bruins return to the ice on Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets at 7 p.m. ET.

Jackson LaCome – Anaheim Ducks

Jackson LaCome was the only Anaheim Ducks player on the American team this year. The team is in fourth place in the Pacific Division with a record of 30-23-3. The Ducks welcome the Edmonton Oilers to California on Wednesday night at 10:30 p.m. ET.

Brady Tkachuk, Jake Sanderson – Ottawa Senators

Brady Tkachuk and Jake Sanderson may be playing in Canada, but will return to their team in Canada’s capital, Ottawa. The Senators are 28-22-7 and in sixth place in the Atlantic Division. Ottawa plays the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night at 7 p.m. ET.

Zach Werenski – Columbus Blue Jackets

Zach Werenski #8 and Dylan Larkin #21 of Team United celebrate winning the gold medals after the team’s 2-1 overtime win in the men’s gold medal game between Canada and the United States on Day 16 of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics at the Milan Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, Milan, Italy on February 2, 2026. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Zach Werenski assisted on Jack Hughes’ golden goal that gave the USA the gold medal against Canada. The Columbus Blue Jackets are in the midst of a playoff run and sit in fourth place in the Metropolitan Division. They are 29-20-7. He will meet his Team USA brethren on Thursday when the team plays the Bruins at 7 p.m. ET.

Jack Eichel, Noah Hanifin – Vegas Golden Knights

Jack Eichel and Noah Hanifin return to Las Vegas as gold medalists. The Vegas Golden Knights are atop the Pacific Division with a 27-16-14 record. The team is in action on Wednesday evening at 10:00 PM ET vs. Los Angeles Kings.

JT Miller, Vincent Trocheck – New York Rangers

There hasn’t been much to cheer about with the New York Rangers this season, as the team sits at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division with a 22-29-6 record. But fans will be cheering them on when they get back to Madison Square Garden. The Rangers welcome the Philadelphia Flyers to the Big Apple on Thursday night at 8 p.m. ET.

Matt Boldy, Brock Faber – Minnesota Wild

USA’s Matt Boldy, left, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during a men’s ice hockey gold medal game between Canada and the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Matt Boldy and Brock Faber played crucial roles in the US victory over Canada. Boldy scored Team USA’s first goal against Canada in the Olympics. The Minnesota Wild are 34-14-10 and are in second place in the Central Division. The Wild are back in action against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday at 9 p.m. ET.

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Matthew Tkachuk – Florida Panthers

Matthew Tkachuk has spent a lot of time in the White House over the past few years. He has been a big part of the Florida Panthers’ back-to-back Stanley Cup title wins. Tkachuk and the Panthers return to action Thursday at 7 p.m. ET.

In pursuit of a third title, Florida will need a big push to make the playoffs this season. They sit in last place in the Atlantic Division with a record of 29-25-3.

Dylan Larkin – Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings will need Dylan Larkin to help maintain their position in the Atlantic Division. The Red Wings are third in the Atlantic Division with a 33-19-6 record. Detroit plays Brady Tkachuk and Jake Sanderson’s Senators on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET.

Brock Nelson – Colorado Avalanche

Brock Nelson has helped keep the Colorado Avalanche atop the Central Division. The Avalanche are 37-9-9 this season. The team will take on the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday night at 9 p.m. ET.

Jake Oettinger – Dallas Stars

Jake Oettinger was among the goalkeepers the USA could have used during the Olympics. He has been the netminder for the Dallas Stars since the 2020-21 season. The Stars are 34-14-9 this season and sit in third place in the Central Division.

Auston Matthews – Toronto Maple Leafs

USA’s Auston Matthews, right, celebrates after scoring his team’s fifth goal during a preliminary round men’s ice hockey match between the United States and Germany at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Auston Matthews is in the same boat as some of his fellow Team USA compatriots. He returns to Canada to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs. As one of the best players in the NHL, Matthews’ next task will be to end the Canadian Stanley Cup drought. The Maple Leafs are 27-21-9 and sit just above the Florida Panthers in the Atlantic Division. Toronto plays the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. ET

Connor Hellebuyck, Kyle Connor – Winnipeg Jets

It’s been a whirlwind for Connor Hellebuyck and Kyle Connor the past few days. They will head back to Winnipeg, Canada to join their Jets teammates for the rest of the season. The Jets are 22-26-8 and in seventh place in the Central Division.

Jake Guentzel – Tampa Bay Lightning

Jake Guentzel and the Tampa Bay Lightning are one of the best teams in the NHL. The Lightning have the best record in the Eastern Conference with a 37-14-4 record in the Atlantic Division. The Lightning will take on the Maple Leafs on Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Tage Thompson – Buffalo Sabres

Tage Thompson returns to the Buffalo Sabres, who are in the middle of a fight in the Atlantic Division. The Sabers are 32-19-6 and are in fourth place in the Atlantic Division. The team takes on the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. ET.

Jacob Slavin – Carolina Hurricanes

Jaccob Slavin and the Carolina Hurricanes are pushing to win the Metropolitan Division and get back into the Stanley Cup title race. The Hurricanes lead the Metropolitan with a 36-15-6 record. The Hurricanes take on the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night at 19 A.M.

Jack Hughes – New Jersey Devils

USA’s Jack Hughes (86) poses with teammates after a men’s ice hockey gold medal game between Canada and the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Jack Hughes will probably never have to pay for a beer in New Jersey or anywhere else in the US again after he scored the game-winning goal against the Canadian team. He will have to make a big push for the team to get into playoff contention as the team is 28-27-2 in the Metropolitan Division. The Devils will play against Thompson’s Sabers on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. ET.

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Clayton Keller – Utah Mammoth

Clayton Keller was the lone representative on the upstart Utah Mammoth team. The NHL’s newest team sits in fourth place in the Central Division with a record of 30-23-4. The Mammoth take on the Avalanche at 9:00 PM ET Wednesday.

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