The United States men’s hockey team has earned a chance to compete for an Olympic medal after defeating Sweden in a nail-biting quarterfinal match that required overtime to decide the winner.
Defenseman Quinn Hughes delivered the decisive goal in the extra period, sending Team USA into the semifinals where they will face Slovakia. The dramatic victory keeps American medal hopes alive at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
Meanwhile, Canada also survived a tight contest in their quarterfinal matchup, advancing to take on Finland in the other semifinal game. Both North American teams now find themselves just two wins away from Olympic gold.
The semifinal round will determine which four nations will compete for medals, with the winners advancing to the gold medal game and the losers meeting for bronze.
