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U.S. men’s hockey rallies to defeat Sweden in overtime

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 18: Quinn Hughes #43 of Team United States celebrate his victory goal in overtime with teammates during the Ice Hockey Men's Play-off Quarterfinals match between Team United States and Team Sweden on day twelve of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on February 18, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Xavier Laine/Getty Images) (Xavier Laine, 2026 Xavier Laine)

The United States struck first before Sweden responded to send the game to overtime.

With the lights shining the brightest, Quinn Hughes stepped up and scored to give Team USA the overtime win in the quarterfinals.

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