Overview
- Brayden Point will miss the Games after a knee injury sustained on January 12 left him unavailable for Milano–Cortina.
- Seth Jarvis said he learned of the selection during a nap and called becoming an Olympian incredible and an honor.
- Jarvis leads the Hurricanes with 25 goals in 49 games this season and previously skated for Canada at the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off.
- The move follows Canada’s earlier swap of Anthony Cirelli for Sam Bennett, underscoring management’s preference for versatile, known quantities from recent national-team duty.
- Canada opens the men’s tournament on February 12 against Czechia, with Jarvis preparing to travel as final roster details are set during the NHL Olympic break.