"Only four teams -- USA, Canada, Finland and Slovakia -- remain in the men's ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, and several Boston Bruins players still have a chance to win their first ever gold medal. The United States defeated Sweden in men's ice hockey at the Olympics for the first time in 60 years Wednesday afternoon to punch its ticket to the semifinal."
"although it needed a third-period comeback and an overtime winner to eliminate Bruins right wing David Pastrnak and Czechia. Montreal Canadiens forward Nick Suzuki scored the tying goal with 3:27 left in regulation and then Vegas Golden Knights forward Mitch Marner scored the winning tally 1:22 into overtime to give Canada a 4-3 win. The Canadians, who have won the last two Olympics that featured NHL players (2010 and 2014), will play Finland in the semis on Friday."
Only four teams remain in the men's ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics: USA, Canada, Finland and Slovakia. The United States beat Sweden 2-1 in overtime, with Quinn Hughes scoring the extra-period winner, and will face Slovakia in the semifinals after Slovakia downed Germany 6-2. Charlie McAvoy played strongly for the Bruins in the Sweden game, while Jeremy Swayman is likely to be third-string goalie versus Slovakia. Sweden's loss eliminates Bruins Elias and Hampus Lindholm from medal contention. Canada edged Czechia 4-3 in overtime on a Mitch Marner winner after a Nick Suzuki equalizer, and will play Finland.
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