USA vs Sweden Hockey 2026 Olympics Quarterfinal Live: USA Leads 1-0 After Two Periods, Dylan Larkin Goal, Victor Hedman Injury
USA vs Sweden Hockey 2026 Olympics Quarterfinal: USA Wins 2-1, Advances to Semifinals
What a game, folks! Team USA men's hockey team just punched their ticket to the semifinals at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Sweden in the quarterfinals on February 18. It was a classic showdown between two powerhouses, full of intensity from start to finish.
The game stayed scoreless through a tight first period, with both teams trading chances. Dylan Larkin finally broke the ice in the second period with a deflection goal, giving USA a 1-0 lead heading into the third.
In the final frame, USA added an insurance goal to make it 2-0, but Sweden fought back with a late tally to make it 2-1. The Americans held strong in the closing minutes to secure the win and advance.
One big storyline: Sweden's star defenseman Victor Hedman was a late scratch after suffering an injury during warmups. His absence was felt on the blue line for Tre Kronor.
Team USA now moves on to the semifinals, keeping their medal hopes alive. What a performance from the stars and stripes!
“Grit, heart, and clutch plays – that’s Olympic hockey at its best. Proud of Team USA for battling through and advancing!”
– Share if you're cheering for gold in 2026
Official recap: USA Hockey
Olympics site: Milano Cortina 2026
NHL players in Olympics: NHL.com Schedule
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