The Detroit Red Wings are still on top of the Atlantic Division after getting drubbed by the New York Islanders 5-0 on Thursday. While the season is still young, Detroit is well on its way to breaking the nine-year playoff drought . Red Wings forward Alex DeBrincat wants to play in important games before that, however, as he stumps for a spot on Team USA at the 2026 Olympics.

“Obviously, I believe in myself,” DeBrincat told NHL.com's Nicholas Cotsonika. “I believe I should be on that team. I feel good right now. With that being said, there's a lot of good players. I'm sure they have some hard, tough choices.”

DeBrincat was not on Team USA at the 4 Nations Face-Off in February. He was also not invited to the Olympic camp over the summer . The Red Wings' success has him under the s

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