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USA Crushes Sweden to Reach Hockey Gold Game

Team USA dominated Sweden with a 5-0 shutout victory on Monday, advancing to the women's hockey gold medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Team USA extended their Olympic shutout streak to 331:23 with the win, as five different players scored in the semifinal match in Milan. Forward Taylor Heise led the offensive charge.

The Americans will face either Canada or Switzerland in the gold medal game on Thursday. Team USA outshot Sweden 31-1 through their first six Olympic appearances in the tournament.