Team USA is headed to the Olympic semifinals after surviving a tense quarterfinal battle with Sweden, capped by a dramatic overtime winner from Quinn Hughes. 

In a game defined by razor-thin margins and elite goaltending, the Americans edged Sweden 2-1 in Milan to keep their gold medal hopes alive.

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Dylan Larkin opened the scoring midway through the second period, redirecting a long-range shot from Jack Hughes after a clean face-off win. 

From there, Connor Hellebuyck stood tall as Sweden pressed, weathering a late power play and a furious third-period push. 

With less than two minutes remaining in regulation, Mika Zibanejad tied the game for Sweden with the extra attacker on the ice, sending the quarterfinal to 3-on-3 overtime.

It didn’t take long in the extra frame. Quinn Hughes fired a shot that found its way into the net, punching Team USA’s ticket to the semifinals against Slovakia.

Recap the game below as it happened. 

Who Does USA Hockey Play Next?

Team USA will be matched up against Slovakia in the olympic hockey semifinals, while Canada will take on Finland. 

End Of Game: Team USA Wins

Final: USA 2, Sweden 1

In an incredibly stressful extra period, Quinn Hughes strikes and sends Team USA to the semifinals to take on Slovakia. 

Despite giving up the late goal, Connor Hellebuyck had a massive game in the net for the Americans. 

Quinn Hughes Wins It In Overtime! 

USA 2, Sweden 1

Quinn Hughes takes a wrister from distance that bounces off the goal and into the net. 

Pure elation from Team USA. 

What a game. 

QUINN HUGHES! USA WINS! 🦅 pic.twitter.com/WxbCRKxPiO

— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) February 18, 2026

Overtime Begins - OT, 10:00

USA 1, Sweden 1

Here we go. 

End Of Regulation

USA 1, Sweden 1

We're headed to overtime after the late Sweden goal. 

It will be a 3v3 overtime, the first goal wins. 

If OT ends scoreless, we head for a shootout. 

Sweden Scores - 3rd, 1:31

USA 1, Sweden 1

Sweden ties it up with the extra attacker after pulling Markstrom. 

Less than two minutes left in regulation. 

SWEDEN TIES IT! MIKA ZIBANEJAD! pic.twitter.com/XXzJNfWZur

— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) February 18, 2026

Three Minutes Left - 3rd, 3:31

USA 1, Sweden 0

Sweden have been pressing hard on their offensive end. 

You could imagine they'll pull Markstrom at some point soon. 

Ten Minutes Left - 3rd, 9:42

USA 1, Sweden 0

Sweden has been pushing the last few minutes, peppering Hellebuyck with shots. 

But USA’s ability to be physical on the defensive end, while also staying disciplined and avoiding penalties is such an asset.

Team USA hanging on to the one-goal lead. 

Sweden Power Play - 3rd, 17:25

USA 1, Sweden 0

Two minutes for tripping on Vincent Trocheck

This is Team Sweden's first power play of the game. 

Team USA’s penalty kill is a perfect 100% at the olympics.

Third Period Begins - 3rd, 20:00

USA 1, Sweden 0

Only 20 more minutes until the Olympic semifinals are locked in. Team USA holding on to a one-goal lead as the final period begins. 

End Of Second Period

USA 1, Sweden 0

The margins are razor thin as Team USA takes a 1-0 lead into the third period after a goal from Dylan Larkin. 

Shots after second period: 

• USA: 30
• Sweden: 19

A USA goal slo-mo style. #WinterOlympics pic.twitter.com/t6BkFdSnvX

— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) February 18, 2026

USA Power Play - 2nd, 2:32

USA 1, Sweden 0

Two minutes for tripping on Hampus Lindholm.

This is Team USA's second power play of the game. 

Team USA Settles In After Goal - 2nd, 4:50

USA 1, Sweden 0

Team USA have looked a bit more relaxed and less frantic since they grabbed the first goal of the game. 

USA getting a bit more settled in since the goal. Good fore-checking shift from the fourth line, a few good drives by the Tkacheichel line. Not giving much away.

— Chris Peters (@chrismpeters) February 18, 2026

USA Scores - 2nd, 8:57

USA 1, Sweden 0

USA wins the face-off, Jack Hughes takes a long-range shot; Dylan Larkin redirects the puck into the net and we're no longer scoreless. 

Team USA get on the board first, with a thin 1-0 lead. 

The Hughes brothers get the assists. 

DYLAN LARKIN FLIES IN AND OPENS UP THE SCORING. 🇺🇸#WinterOlympics pic.twitter.com/Lmu8uuDeij

— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) February 18, 2026

Ten Minutes Left - 2nd, 9:35

USA 0, Sweden 0

So many close chances in this second period, but no team has scored as of yet.

Jacob Markstrom Vs. Connor Hellebuyck - 2nd, 13:41

USA 0, Sweden 0

Markstrom and Hellebuyck continue to make their mark on this game, as they deflect and save legitimate chances by both teams. 

Second Period Begins - 2nd, 20:00

USA 0, Sweden 0

The puck has dropped for the second set of Team USA vs. Sweden. 

Feels like a game of who will flinch first in USA-Sweden. Traded good stretches of pressure. USA needs to be a lot cleaner through the neutral zone if they're not going to be able to forecheck as aggressively as they should be.

— Chris Peters (@chrismpeters) February 18, 2026

First Period Ends

USA 0, Sweden 0

The first period ends in a scoreless tie between the USA and Sweden.

Both teams traded stretches of possession in the opening 20 minutes, but the story of the period was the goaltending. 

Jacob Markstrom and Connor Hellebuyck were sharp early, turning aside quality chances and keeping the game locked at 0-0.

Shots after first period: 

• USA: 10
• Sweden: 10

Charlie McAvoy Using Physicality - 5:04

USA 0, Sweden 0

McAvoy has had two huge hits on Swedish players this period, showing Team USA's physicality. It's been important especially as the USA forecheck hasn't quite clicked yet this game. 

Sweden Warming Up - 10:52

USA 0, Sweden 0

Team Sweden has notched six shots in the last few minutes as they settle into this game. 

They also successfully killed the first USA power play of the game. 

Sweden beating USA at their own game a little bit there in the last little while. Relentless forechecking, winning 50-50 pucks in the offensive zone. Pace to the game is going to be awesome the whole way.

— Chris Peters (@chrismpeters) February 18, 2026

No Shots For Sweden - 1st, 15:21

USA 0, Sweden 0

USA has four shots already and have dominated offensive possession. 

Swedish goaltender Markstrom has looked strong so far, deflecting all shots on goal. 

Team USA Power Play - 1st, 16:39

USA 0, Sweden 0

Two minutes for slashing on Gustav Forsling. 

Game Begins - 1st, 20:00

USA 0, Sweden 0

The final Olympic hockey quarterfinal is underway as Team USA takes on Sweden. 

THE STARS AND STRIPES HAVE ARRIVED. 🇺🇸 #WinterOlympics

📺: 3:10pm ET on NBC and Peacock pic.twitter.com/7qWvfp8JtZ

— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) February 18, 2026

Team USA Lineup Vs. Sweden

• Brady Tkachuk – Jack Eichel – Matthew Tkachuk
• Matt Boldy – Auston Matthews – Jake Guentzel
• Clayton Keller – Dylan Larkin – Tage Thompson
• J.T. Miller – Brock Nelson – Jack Hughes
• Vincent Trocheck

Defense

• Charlie McAvoy – Quinn Hughes
• Brock Faber – Jaccob Slavin
• Zach Werenski – Jake Sanderson
• Noah Hanifin

Goaltenders

• Starter: Connor Hellebuyck
• Backup: Jake Oettinger

Not Dressed

• Jeremy Swayman
• Jackson LaCombe
• Kyle Connor

Sweden Lineup Vs. USA

Forwards

• Joel Eriksson Ek – Adrian Kempe – William Nylander
• Lucas Raymond – Gabriel Landeskog – Mika Zibanejad
• Filip Forsberg – Elias Pettersson – Rickard Rakell
• Alexander Wennberg – Elias Lindholm – Pontus Holmberg
• Jesper Bratt

Defense

• Oliver Ekman-Larsson – Victor Hedman
• Rasmus Dahlin – Gustav Forsling
• Philip Broberg – Erik Karlsson
• Hampus Lindholm

Goaltenders

• Starter: Jacob Markstrom
• Backup: Jesper Wallstedt

Not Dressed

• Rasmus Andersson
• Filip Gustavsson
• Marcus Johansson

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NHL Points Leaders On Team USA

• Jack Eichel — 50 GP, 21 G, 47 A, 68 P
• Kyle Connor — 56 GP, 25 G, 39 A, 64 P
• Matt Boldy — 54 GP, 32 G, 30 A, 62 P
• Jake Guentzel — 55 GP, 26 G, 34 A, 60 P
• Tage Thompson — 57 GP, 30 G, 29 A, 59 P
• Clayton Keller — 57 GP, 17 G, 37 A, 54 P
• Dylan Larkin — 58 GP, 26 G, 25 A, 51 P
• Brock Nelson — 55 GP, 29 G, 20 A, 49 P
• Auston Matthews — 51 GP, 26 G, 22 A, 48 P
• Brady Tkachuk — 37 GP, 14 G, 23 A, 37 P

Team USA Goalie NHL Stats

• Connor Hellebuyck — 36 GP, 13-16-7, 2.79 GAA, .900 SV%, 0 SO
• Jake Oettinger — 37 GP, 23-10-4, 2.73 GAA, .897 SV%, 2 SO
• Jeremy Swayman — 38 GP, 22-12-3, 2.92 GAA, .903 SV%, 1 SO

What Channel Is The USA Hockey Game On Today?

The Team USA vs. Sweden game will be broadcast on Peacock, NBC, and NBCOlympics.com.

In Canada, olympic hockey will be broadcast on CBC. 

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What Time Is The USA Men's Hockey Game Tonight?

The USA men's hockey team plays Sweden in the Olympic quarterfinals at 3:10 p.m. ET. 

Team USA Hockey Roster 2026

Here's the Team USA men’s ice hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina.

Forwards

• 12 – Matt Boldy – Forward (Minnesota Wild)
• 81 – Kyle Connor – Forward (Winnipeg Jets)
• 9 – Jack Eichel – Forward (Vegas Golden Knights)
• 59 – Jake Guentzel – Forward (Tampa Bay Lightning)
• 86 – Jack Hughes – Forward (New Jersey Devils)
• 91 – Clayton Keller – Forward (Utah Mammoth)
• 21 – Dylan Larkin – Forward (Detroit Red Wings)
• 34 – Auston Matthews – Forward (Toronto Maple Leafs)
• 10 – J.T. Miller – Forward (New York Rangers)
• 29 – Brock Nelson – Forward (Colorado Avalanche)
• 72 – Tage Thompson – Forward (Buffalo Sabres)
• 7 – Brady Tkachuk – Forward (Ottawa Senators)
• 19 – Matthew Tkachuk – Forward (Florida Panthers)
• 16 – Vincent Trocheck – Forward (New York Rangers)

Defensemen

• 14 – Brock Faber – Defenseman (Minnesota Wild)
• 15 – Noah Hanifin – Defenseman (Vegas Golden Knights)
• 43 – Quinn Hughes – Defenseman (Minnesota Wild)
• 2 – Jackson LaCombe – Defenseman (Anaheim Ducks)
• 25 – Charlie McAvoy – Defenseman (Boston Bruins)
• 85 – Jake Sanderson – Defenseman (Ottawa Senators)
• 74 – Jaccob Slavin – Defenseman (Carolina Hurricanes)
• 8 – Zach Werenski – Defenseman (Columbus Blue Jackets)

Goaltenders

• 37 – Connor Hellebuyck – Goaltender (Winnipeg Jets)
• 30 – Jake Oettinger – Goaltender (Dallas Stars)
• 1 – Jeremy Swayman – Goaltender (Boston Bruins)

Sweden Hockey Roster 2026

Here's the Sweden men’s ice hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina.

Forwards

• 9 – Filip Forsberg – Forward (Nashville Predators)
• 10 – Alexander Wennberg – Forward (San Jose Sharks)
• 14 – Joel Eriksson Ek – Forward (Minnesota Wild)
• 17 – Adrian Kempe – Forward (Los Angeles Kings)
• 23 – Lucas Raymond – Forward (Detroit Red Wings)
• 28 – Elias Lindholm – Forward (Boston Bruins)
• 29 – Pontus Holmberg – Forward (Tampa Bay Lightning)
• 40 – Elias Pettersson – Forward (Vancouver Canucks)
• 63 – Jesper Bratt – Forward (New Jersey Devils)
• 67 – Rickard Rakell – Forward (Pittsburgh Penguins)
• 88 – William Nylander – Forward (Toronto Maple Leafs)
• 90 – Marcus Johansson – Forward (Minnesota Wild)
• 92 – Gabriel Landeskog – Forward (Colorado Avalanche)
• 93 – Mika Zibanejad – Forward (New York Rangers)

Defensemen

• 3 – Oliver Ekman-Larsson – Defenseman (Toronto Maple Leafs)
• 4 – Rasmus Andersson – Defenseman (Vegas Golden Knights)
• 6 – Philip Broberg – Defenseman (St. Louis Blues)
• 26 – Rasmus Dahlin – Defenseman (Buffalo Sabres)
• 27 – Hampus Lindholm – Defenseman (Boston Bruins)
• 42 – Gustav Forsling – Defenseman (Florida Panthers)
• 65 – Erik Karlsson – Defenseman (Pittsburgh Penguins)
• 77 – Victor Hedman – Defenseman (Tampa Bay Lightning)

Goaltenders

• 25 – Jacob Markstrom – Goaltender (New Jersey Devils)
• 30 – Jesper Wallstedt – Goaltender (Minnesota Wild)
• 32 – Filip Gustavsson – Goaltender (Minnesota Wild)

Men's Olympic Hockey Schedule 2026

Wednesday, Feb. 11

• 10:40 a.m. ET – Slovakia vs. Finland
• 3:10 p.m. ET – Sweden vs. Italy

Thursday, Feb. 12

• 6:10 a.m. ET – Switzerland vs. France
• 10:40 a.m. ET – Czechia vs. Canada
• 3:10 p.m. ET – Latvia vs. USA
• 3:10 p.m. ET – Germany vs. Denmark

Friday, Feb. 13

• 6:10 a.m. ET – Finland vs. Sweden
• 6:10 a.m. ET – Italy vs. Slovakia
• 10:40 a.m. ET – France vs. Czechia
• 3:10 p.m. ET – Canada vs. Switzerland

Saturday, Feb. 14

• 6:10 a.m. ET – Sweden vs. Slovakia
• 6:10 a.m. ET – Germany vs. Latvia
• 10:40 a.m. ET – Finland vs. Italy
• 3:10 p.m. ET – USA vs. Denmark

Sunday, Feb. 15

• 6:10 a.m. ET – Switzerland vs. Czechia
• 10:40 a.m. ET – Canada vs. France
• 1:10 p.m. ET – Denmark vs. Latvia
• 3:10 p.m. ET – USA vs. Germany

Tuesday, Feb. 17 — Qualification Playoffs

• 6:10 a.m. ET – Qualification Playoff 1
• 6:10 a.m. ET – Qualification Playoff 2
• 10:40 a.m. ET – Qualification Playoff 3
• 3:10 p.m. ET – Qualification Playoff 4

Wednesday, Feb. 18 — Quarterfinals

• 6:10 a.m. ET – Quarterfinal 1
• 10:40 a.m. ET – Quarterfinal 2
• 12:10 p.m. ET – Quarterfinal 3
• 3:10 p.m. ET – Quarterfinal 4

Friday, Feb. 20 — Semifinals

• 10:40 a.m. ET – Semifinal 1
• 3:10 p.m. ET – Semifinal 2

Saturday, Feb. 21

• 2:40 p.m. ET – Men’s Bronze medal game

Sunday, Feb. 22

• 8:10 a.m. ET – Men’s Gold medal game

Can You Fight In Olympic Hockey?

No, fighting is not allowed in Men's Olympic Hockey.

• Olympic hockey follows IIHF rules, not NHL rules. 
• Any player who starts or participates in a fight is assessed a major penalty and a game misconduct. 
• Officials can also issue additional discipline depending on severity.

Brothers On USA Hockey Team

There are two sets of brothers on the USA hockey team. 

The Tkachuk brothers:

• 7 – Brady Tkachuk – Forward (Ottawa Senators)
• 19 – Matthew Tkachuk – Forward (Florida Panthers)

The Hughes brothers: 

• 86 – Jack Hughes – Forward (New Jersey Devils)
• 43 – Quinn Hughes – Defenseman (Minnesota Wild)

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