Gabriel Landeskog, the captain of the Colorado Avalanche, has been named the captain of Sweden's national ice hockey team, Tre Kronor, for the upcoming Winter Olympics in 2026. This will be Landeskog's second Olympic appearance, having previously won a silver medal at the Sochi 2014 Games. Despite having been sidelined since early January due to an injury, he is expected to return to game form in time for the tournament in Milan.

In addition to Landeskog, the team will have experienced players serving as alternate captains, with Victor Hedman and Erik Karlsson taking on these roles. Hedman is currently the captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning, while Karlsson, who has previously captained the Ottawa Senators, now plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins. This leadership trio is set to bring a wealth of experience to the squad as they prepare for their upcoming matches.

Tre Kronor is scheduled to open their Olympic campaign with a game against Italy on Wednesday evening, followed by matches against Finland and Slovakia in the group stage. The team's strong lineup and leadership are aimed at making a significant impact in the tournament, building on their previous successes in international ice hockey.