The U.S. advanced to the Olympic semifinals with its first win over the Swedes since 1960.

Three New York Rangers were at the center of the quarterfinal matchup between the United States and Sweden at the

The United States and Sweden are locked in a scoreless tie after the first period in Wednesday’s quarter-final with a spot in the semifinals on the line at Milano Cortina 2026 .

MILAN -- Team USA had a plan when its quarterfinal showdown against Team Sweden went to overtime in the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 on Wednesday. “Give it to Quinn. That is usually the game plan when he is out there,” United States forward Matt Boldy said.

The United States struck first before Sweden responded to send the game to overtime. With the lights shining the brightest, Quinn Hughes stepped up and scored to give Team USA the overtime win in the quaterfinals.

The United States and Canada will face off for Olympic gold for a seventh time since women’s hockey debuted at the 1998 Nagano Games in a border rivalry that never gets old.

Live updates from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Friday. Get the latest news, results, medal count, TV schedules and highlights from Italy.

The second Thursday of the winter Olympics is always one of the best on the docket and for the Milan Cortina games, that remains the case. We will crown a new women’s figure skating champion and see the 195th edition of one of the best rivalries in sports for a gold