Sweden Adds Johansson, Lindholm to 2026 Olympic Hockey Roster

Sweden's men's hockey team has bolstered its roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan with the addition of veteran NHL players Marcus Johansson and Hampus Lindholm, who will replace injured teammates Leo Carlsson and Jonas Brodin, the Swedish Ice Hockey Association announced Tuesday.

The tournament begins February 11, with Sweden facing host nation Italy in its opening matchup. Carlsson, a 21-year-old center for the Anaheim Ducks, underwent a procedure on January 16 to address a Morel-Lavallée lesion in his left thigh, a condition involving the detachment of fat and skin from underlying tissue that leads to fluid buildup. Officials expect his recovery to take three to five weeks, making his participation unlikely. Brodin, a 32-year-old defenseman for the Minnesota Wild, had surgery earlier in January for a lower-body injury and faces a two-month absence.

Johansson, 35, steps in for Carlsson at forward. A native of Landskrona playing his fifth season with the Wild, he has recorded 13 goals and 34 points in 48 games this season, matching his output from 72 games last year. Johansson brings significant international experience, having helped Sweden secure a silver medal at the...