Aerin Frankel made 21 saves for her third shutout of the tournament as the United States routed Sweden 5‑0 in the women's hockey semifinal at the Milan Cortina Games. Abby Murphy, Kendall Coyne Schofield and Hayley Scamurra scored in the second period, while Cayla Barnes and Taylor Heise added early goals.
The win keeps the U.S. undefeated (6‑0) and extends their shutout streak to 331 minutes. With Canada also winning their semifinal, the gold‑medal showdown will be held on Thursday, marking the seventh consecutive Olympic final between the two nations.