The USA men's hockey team will face Sweden in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Winter Olympics. USA TODAY predicts which team will go to the semifinals.

By Amy Tennery and Janina Nuno Rios MILAN, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Sweden leave Milan without a medal but with pride intact, said coach Ulf Lundberg, as one of the early powerhouse nations of women's ice hockey celebrated a return to form.

In the men's cross-country team spring, Ben Ogden and Gus Schumacher surged to silver to deliver the United States its first-ever Olympic medal in the event. Ogden won his second silver as he previously became the first American man to reach an Olympic cross-country podium since 1976.

Switzerland and Sweden face off in the women's ice hockey third-place game of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina on Thursday, with both teams hoping to claim bronze.

Despite playing the night before in a playoff-round win over Latvia, New Jersey Devils netminder got the start for the Swedes. And he didn’t look any worse for wear. Markström made 37 saves and was the biggest reason Sweden remained in the game into the third period. With defense locked up, the uncertain overtime made things difficult for Sweden.

Sweden swatted aside Latvia 5-1 on Tuesday to reach the men's Olympic ice hockey quarter-finals, taking the long way to a meeting with fellow powerhouse United States after a slow start to the tournament.

Sweden and Latvia face off in the qualifiers in this men's ice hockey playoff matchup during the 2026 Winter Olympics on Tuesday.

Five islands are up for grabs.