The United States defeated Sweden 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the men's Olympic hockey tournament Wednesday thanks to an overtime winner from Quinn Hughes.
The Minnesota Wild defenseman ripped a shot off the post and in, punching USA's ticket to the semis.
The U.S. will play Slovakia in Friday's semifinals, while Canada will face Finland.
| Matchup | Time (ET) |
|---|---|
| No. 1 Canada 🇨🇦 vs. No. 4 Finland 🇫🇮 | 10:40 a.m. |
| No. 2 United States 🇺🇸 vs. No. 3 Slovakia 🇸🇰 | 3:10 p.m. |
For viewers in USA only:
QUINN HUGHES! USA WINS! 🦅 pic.twitter.com/WxbCRKxPiO
— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) February 18, 2026
For viewers in Canada only:
Dylan Larkin broke the ice in the second period, tipping home his first goal of the Olympics off a Jack Hughes point shot.
Mika Zibanejad sent the game to OT with a one-time blast off a feed from Lucas Raymond while the Swedish net was empty with 1:31 left in regulation.
Connor Hellebuyck was stellar between the American pipes with 28 saves.
The United States is seeking its first men's Olympic hockey gold medal since 1980.
