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USA crushes Sweden to reach women's hockey gold game

Team USA defeated Sweden 5-0 in the women's hockey semifinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, extending their Olympic shutout streak to 331:23 minutes.

Team USA started slow but exploded in the second period with four goals, including three in less than three minutes, to secure their place in the gold medal game. Five different players scored for the Americans, who will face either Canada or Switzerland on Thursday.

The victory marks the fifth consecutive shutout for Team USA, who have outscored opponents 31-1 through their first six Olympic games.