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Hockey Canada Taps Seth Jarvis to Replace Injured Brayden Point for 2026 Olympics

Canada turned to a versatile Hurricanes scorer with 4 Nations experience for a seamless fit.

Overview

  • Brayden Point will miss the Games after a knee injury sustained on January 12 left him unavailable for MilanoCortina.
  • 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.