Getty NHL Stars React to Olympic Return After 12 years, NHL players will finally make their long-awaited return to the Olympics . Some of the biggest stars in the league will take the ice at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. For some, it is a milestone moment, while for others, it represents one last chance to capture an Olympic medal. Last year’s NHL 4 Nations Face-Off tournament offered fans a glimpse of what they can expect, and it delivered. Now, the top players in the world,