Bruins David Pastrnak, Charlie McAvoy, and Pavel Zacha to play in 2026 Milan Olympics
McAvoy's season ended prematurely at the 4 Nations after he suffered a shoulder injury in the opener. He played in Team USA's raucous win over Canada in Montreal but then dealt with a staph infection that
Though McAvoy eventually returned to practice, he never got back to game action.
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McAvoy said at the time that one of his goals was still to represent the US in the Olympics, and now he will get that chance.
'That is my dream of dreams, to play in an Olympics,' said McAvoy, who has played for Uncle Sam at two World Championships (2017, 2018) and won a gold medal at the 2017 World Junior Championship. 'Every part of that 4 Nations was a dream come true. There's a reason why I played that [Canada] game, because I'm not missing the game that I've dreamt of my whole life — it's the aftermath of that, that cost me my year. There's a lot of, I don't want to say regret, but an acceptance of what happened. And it sucks that I am still coming to grips with it. But I wouldn't trade it, the experiences, the friendships. I mean, that's what you dream of, and I've dreamt of that on a broader scale of being in the Olympics.'
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Pastrnak has represented Czechia in six World Championships (2016, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2024, and 2025). He led all players in scoring at this year's tournament with 15 points in eight games. He was named to the tournament's All-Star team and named best forward.
Zacha also represented Czechia at three IIHF World Junior Championships (2014, 2015, 2016).
As rosters expand, it's likely more Bruins will be named. Those who will be under consideration include goalies
In addition, Dans Locmelis, a 2022 draftee, has represented Latvia at numerous international tournaments, and would likely get the call again.
Among those with Massachusetts connections that were named Monday include Jack Eichel (US/Chelmsford/Boston University), Brady Tkachuk (US/BU), and Cale Makar (Canada/UMass).
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