NHL Players to Participate in 2020 Winter Olympics In a major development for hockey fans, the National Hockey League (NHL) has announced that its players will be participating in the 2020 Winter Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. The decision marks a significant shift in the league's stance on Olympic participation, which had been a point of contention in the past. The move is expected to bring together some of the world's top hockey talent, including NHL stars, as they compete for their respective countries in the Olympic tournament. The 2020 Winter Olympics are set to take place from February 4 to 23, 2020.