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The United States faces Sweden in the 2026 Winter Olympics quarterfinals after both teams advanced from the group stage, setting up a high‑stakes clash in Milan–Cortina.
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[US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Feb 17, 2026; Milan, Italy; Mika Zibanejad of Sweden celebrates scoring their fourth goal with Lucas Raymond of Sweden and Gabriel Landeskog of Sweden against Latvia during a men’s ice hockey qualification playoff game during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marton Monus/Reuters via Imagn Images
The United States finished undefeated in Group C with three wins, including a 6–3 victory over Denmark and a 5–1 win against Germany, showcasing depth across all forward lines and reliable goaltending from Spencer Knight. Their group-stage success was fueled by balanced scoring, with contributions from Auston Matthews, Trevor Zegras, and Matty Beniers, and a power play conversion rate among the tournament’s best. The U.S. also emphasized transition speed and aggressive forechecking, creating turnovers and high-danger scoring chances consistently throughout their preliminary games.
Sweden advanced through the qualification playoff, defeating Latvia 5–1 after finishing third in Group B with a 2–1 record, including a 4–1 loss to Finland and wins over Italy and Slovakia. Sweden’s tournament so far has been marked by structured defensive play, quick breakout passes from defensemen like Rasmus Dahlin and Erik Brännström, and consistent production from forwards Lucas Raymond and William Nylander. Their ability to absorb pressure and capitalize on counterattacks will be key against the U.S. team’s high-tempo, possession-heavy style in the quarterfinal matchup.
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How to Watch USA vs Sweden
- Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
- Time: 3:10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: NBC, Peacock Live
- Live Stream: Peacock (watch live)
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[US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Feb 17, 2026; Milan, Italy; Mika Zibanejad of Sweden celebrates scoring their fourth goal with Lucas Raymond of Sweden and Gabriel Landeskog of Sweden against Latvia during a men’s ice hockey qualification playoff game during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marton Monus/Reuters via Imagn Images
The United States finished undefeated in Group C with three wins, including a 6–3 victory over Denmark and a 5–1 win against Germany, showcasing depth across all forward lines and reliable goaltending from Spencer Knight. Their group-stage success was fueled by balanced scoring, with contributions from Auston Matthews, Trevor Zegras, and Matty Beniers, and a power play conversion rate among the tournament’s best. The U.S. also emphasized transition speed and aggressive forechecking, creating turnovers and high-danger scoring chances consistently throughout their preliminary games.
Sweden advanced through the qualification playoff, defeating Latvia 5–1 after finishing third in Group B with a 2–1 record, including a 4–1 loss to Finland and wins over Italy and Slovakia. Sweden’s tournament so far has been marked by structured defensive play, quick breakout passes from defensemen like Rasmus Dahlin and Erik Brännström, and consistent production from forwards Lucas Raymond and William Nylander. Their ability to absorb pressure and capitalize on counterattacks will be key against the U.S. team’s high-tempo, possession-heavy style in the quarterfinal matchup.
Live stream USA vs Sweden with Peacock: Start your subscription now!
Peacock is the primary streaming home of the 2026 Winter Olympics, with live coverage of events from Milano Cortina available on mobile, tablet, and connected TV devices.
Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
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