NBC is facing backlash for its coverage decision on United States star Ilia Malinin following his Olympics collapse.

With Olympic hockey finally back on the global stage in 2026, NBC didn’t just prepare its cameras and commentary teams for the 2026 Winter Olympics at Milan-Cortina. It reached into the past. In a move that caught the attention

STAMFORD, Conn. – January 6, 2026 – Mike Tirico leads a roster of 84 commentators for NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, scheduled for Feb. 6-22 across NBC, Peacock, NBCSN, NBCUniversal’s digital platforms, and Versant’s CNBC and USA Network.