There are 24 NHL players on Finland’s 25-man men’s ice hockey roster for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics.

Quick Scoop: How many NHL players on Finland?

For the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Finland has named a 25-player men’s ice hockey roster, and it is almost entirely NHL-based. Out of those 25 players, 24 are currently active NHL players, with just one skater coming from outside the league.

The non‑NHL player is defenceman Mikko Lehtonen, who previously spent time in the NHL but is not currently an active NHLer. Every other member of the Finnish Olympic team is listed with an NHL club, including stars like Sebastian Aho, Roope Hintz, Miro Heiskanen, and several others spread across teams such as the Stars, Panthers, Predators, Avalanche, and more.

Key facts

  • Total players on Finland’s men’s Olympic roster: 25.
  • Number of NHL players on that roster: 24.
  • Only 1 player (Mikko Lehtonen) is not currently in the NHL.

Extra context

Finland has become one of the most productive countries in the world at sending talent to the NHL, with dozens of Finns playing in the league each season. For the 2025–26 season specifically, statistical trackers list a full set of Finnish skaters and goalies active across the NHL, underscoring how deep the talent pool is that feeds into this 2026 Olympic roster.

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