The knockout stage has arrived, and few matchups carry as much intrigue as the quarterfinal clash between Team USA and Sweden in the men’s Olympic hockey tournament. With a semifinal berth on the line,

Quinn Hughes scored 3:27 into the extra period to to move the Americans to within one win of medaling at the Winter Games for the first time since 2010.

MILAN — The United States men’s hockey team is marching on. International hockey rules did their thing and awarded Team USA the toughest route to the gold medal game at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, but the Americans cleared their first hurdle with a 2-1 overtime win over Sweden on Wednesday night at Santagiulia Arena.

MILAN -- Quinn Hughes scored at 3:27 of overtime, giving Team USA a 2-1 quarterfinal win against Team Sweden in the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 at Santagiulia Arena on Wednesday. Hughes won it with a wrist shot from the top of the slot that went in off the right post.

The United States men's hockey team is moving on to the Winter Olympics semifinals. After a hard-fought battle with Sweden in the quarterfinal, Quinn Hughes played hero for the United States and scored the game-winning goal in overtime. Fans celebrated the iconic moment for Team USA on social media afterwards.

The United States men's Olympic hockey team will face Sweden in the knockout stage. Here's how to watch and more on the quarterfinal game.