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U.S. men defeat Sweden in overtime, advance to Olympic hockey semifinals

The U. S. men's hockey team secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Sweden in the quarter-finals of the Winter Olympics, thanks to a decisive overtime goal by Quinn Hughes. This win marks a significant step for Team USA, who have not medaled in Olympic hockey for 16 years and are now advancing to the semifinals.

United States' Quinn Hughes celebrates after scoring the winning goal against Sweden during the overtime period of a men's ice hockey quarterfinal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

United States' Quinn Hughes celebrates after scoring the winning goal against Sweden during the overtime period of a men's ice hockey quarterfinal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Credit: (Hassan Ammar / Associated Press)

Key Highlights

  • Quinn Hughes scored the overtime winner for the U. S. against Sweden.
  • The game ended 2-1 after the U. S. conceded a tying goal with 91 seconds left in regulation.
  • Team USA has not medaled in Olympic hockey for 16 years.
  • The U. S. team is the second youngest in the Milan-Cortina competition.
  • The victory advances Team USA to the semifinals of the men's hockey tournament.
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Sources

  1. How Team USA has fared in week two of Milan-Cortina
  2. Winter Olympics: USA and Canada narrowly avoid shocks in men’s ice-hockey quarter-finals
  3. Team USA advances to Olympic men's hockey semifinal after exhilarating overtime winner
  4. U.S. men defeat Sweden in overtime, advance to Olympic hockey semifinals

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