Bruins' players in the Olympics represent 5 different countries

The Boston Bruins are well represented in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.

They've got one of the largest groups of NHL players in these Olympics.

It's the first time NHL players can compete in the Games since 2014, so it's a cool chance for fans of a given team to watch their players represent their countries. 

All told, the Bruins have players competing for five different countries at the Olympics.

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What Bruins players are at the Olympics?

There are eight Bruins at the Olympics, split between a handful of countries.

Superstar forward David Pastrnak plays for Czechia. He was the flag bearer at the Opening Ceremonies.

“Honeslty, speechless. Very honored,” Pastrnak told NHL.com. “Going over there to represent my country, I am going to give it my all. Really happy and honored to be able to hold our flag and represent us in the ceremony."

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The United States has two Bruins. There's first-line defenseman Charlie McAvoy, who is paired with Minnesota's Quinn Hughes. Backup goaltender Jeremy Swayman also comes from the Bruins.

Sweden has two Bruins on its roster: Hampus Lindholm and Elias Lindholm. They are not brothers.

Finland has two Bruins, too: Henri Jokiharju, the veteran defenseman, and Joonas Korpisalo, a reserve goalie.

Latvia rounds out the Bruins representation. Boston prospect Dans Locmelis represents Latvia after spending this season with AHL Providence.

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