Wednesday, February 18, 2026

United States Skates By Sweden

     Team USA got by Team Sweden 2-1 in overtime in the men's hockey quarterfinals in Milan, Italy on Wednesday at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The United States advanced to the semifinal round and will challenge Team Slovakia on Friday. 
     There was no scoring in the opening frame. In the second period, the Americans made it 1-0 with 8:57 remaining on a deflection in the crease area by Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin past former Florida Panthers goalie Jacob Markstrom. 
     Team Sweden pulled their goalie for an extra attacker with 1:43 to go in the third period. They would score with 1:31 left in the third when New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad fired a one-time slap shot from the left-circle dot to tie it up 1-1. 
     In overtime, Team USA won 2-1 at the 3:27 mark. Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes released a wrist shot from the high slot. 

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