NHL Injury Update: Anthony Cirelli ruled out of Milano Cortina 2026, Sam Bennett named replacement for team Canada
The Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics will not include Anthony Cirelli because of his injury, which caused Team Canada to select Sam Bennett as his replacement. Bennett, a Conn Smythe Trophy winner and key playoff performer for the Florida Panthers, brings scoring and physicality to the lineup. The Canada national team will begin its tournament activities on February 12 against Czechia.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics will not include Anthony Cirelli because of his injury, which caused Team Canada to select Sam Bennett as his replacement. Bennett, a Conn Smythe Trophy winner and key playoff performer for the Florida Panthers, brings scoring and physicality to the lineup. The Canada national team will begin its tournament activities on February 12 against Czechia.
