Team USA Dominates Sweden 5-0, Heads to Olympic Gold Game
The U.S. women's hockey team crushed Sweden 5-0 to advance to their seventh Olympic gold medal showdown against Canada. The Americans have rolled through the tournament undefeated, outscoring opponents 31-1.
Team USA's women's hockey squad is one win away from Olympic glory after shutting out Sweden 5-0 in the semifinals at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Games.
Goalie Aerin Frankel stopped all 21 shots she faced, recording her third shutout of the tournament. The Americans improved to a perfect 6-0 record and haven't trailed once during the entire competition.
Three goals in under three minutes late in the second period turned a close game into a rout. Abbey Murphy, Kendall Coyne Schofield, and Hayley Scamurra scored back-to-back-to-back to seal Sweden's fate.
The U.S. team has been unstoppable, keeping opponents scoreless for over 331 minutes of play. Only one goal has slipped past them in six games, making this one of the most dominant performances in Olympic women's hockey history.
Thursday's gold medal game will be the seventh time the U.S. faces Canada for Olympic gold. The Americans already beat their rivals 5-0 in preliminary play last week, the largest margin of victory ever between these two powerhouse teams.
Captain Hilary Knight is competing in her fifth Olympics, while Coyne Schofield is making her fourth appearance. Both veterans have multiple medals and are hungry to add another gold to their collections.
The Ripple Effect spreads beyond the ice. When the camera showed former NFL center Jason Kelce cheering in the stands, it highlighted a beautiful story. Kelce and his brother Travis contributed to a GoFundMe campaign to help Cleveland Heights native Laila Edwards' family afford the trip to Italy to watch her compete.
Sweden's young team, featuring seven players from U.S. colleges, exceeded expectations by making the semifinals. They'll play for bronze on Thursday, seeking their first medal since winning silver in 2006.
The U.S. women are chasing their third Olympic gold medal in team history after wins in 1998 and 2018, while Canada has claimed five golds. One more win would cement this team's place among the greatest in Olympic hockey history.
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This story was written by BrightWire based on verified news reports.
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