Now this team has a chance to end that drought after beating Sweden, 2-1 in overtime, Wednesday to advance to Friday's semifinals, where they will play Slovakia. The win was the Americans' first over Sweden in an Olympic tournament in nine games dating to 1960. Canada also advanced to the semifinals, overcoming one-goal deficits twice to beat Czechia, 4-3 in overtime. The U.S. finally found one midway through the second period with Larkin, a Detroit Red Wings' forward, deflecting in a one-timer from Jack Hughes at the blue line. The Americans haven't trailed since the middle of the second period of their second game.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 19, 2026 00:03 UTC