Team USA is on a roll after a 6-0 win over Italy in the quarterfinals, but it’ll face a tough test against Sweden in the semifinals on Monday. Sweden is the only other undefeated team in the tournament, with a +16 goal differential to Team USA’s +19. The U.S. women are riding four straight shutouts after allowing one goal to Czechia in their opening game.
Despite how strong Team USA has been defensively, all eyes will be on Hilary Knight, who, in the United States’ 5-0 victory over Finland last weekend, tied the Olympic record for the most goals in women’s hockey history, with 14. Knight, 36, is now tied with Natalie Darwitz and Katie King.
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The winner of this game will face the winner of Canada-Switzerland for gold on Thursday.
How to watch Team USA vs. Sweden
Date: Monday, February 16
Start Time: 10:40 a.m. ET
Location: Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena
Channel: NBC
Streaming: Peacock
Follow along for live updates, highlights and more as the U.S. women take on Sweden in the semifinals of the Olympic hockey tournament:
Live14 updates
Mon, February 16, 2026 at 8:55 AM PST
Chris Cwik
Here’s the goal that put Team USA up 2-0 in the second period.
Hannah Bilka found Taylor Heise, who managed to rattle the puck around the goalkeeper’s pads to pick up the goal.
Mon, February 16, 2026 at 8:54 AM PST
Chris Cwik
Team USA found itself at a disadvantage, but managed to survive again. Another Sweden power play did not result in a score, allowing the Americans to hold their 2-0 lead in the second period.
Team USA nearly scored despite being down a player, as they managed a breakaway. Sweden’s goalkeeper came up with a save, however, keeping it 2-0.
Sweden has closed the gap in shots on goal, and has played better in the second period, but Team USA’s offense has proven too relentless so far.
Mon, February 16, 2026 at 8:46 AM PST
Chris Cwik
Sweden managed two shots but Team USA was able to survive Sweden’s power play in the second.
Shortly after the penalty, Team USA nearly scored its second goal.
It wasn’t long before the Americans converted, though. After a near-offsides penalty, Hannah Bilka found Taylor Heise on a two-on-one. Heise’s shot rattled off Sweden’s goaltender’s pads before dropping into the goal for the second score of the game.
Mon, February 16, 2026 at 8:40 AM PST
Chris Cwik
Roughly six minutes into the second period, Sweden appears to have found its footing. After registering just two shots in the first period, Sweden quickly upped that number to eight shots early in the second quarter.
Sweden actually leads the way in shots early in the period, with a 6-2 advantage.
On top of that, Team Sweden just went on a power play, and will look to tie things up 1-1 while they have the advantage.
Mon, February 16, 2026 at 8:32 AM PST
Chris Cwik
After a quick break, the second period is underway. Sweden showed some life right away, picking up their third shot of the game early in the period.
After another shot by Sweden, there was nearly a fight on the ice. Cooler heads prevailed, but Sweden looks much feistier to start the second period.
Mon, February 16, 2026 at 8:15 AM PST
Chris Cwik
The first period couldn’t have gone much better for Team USA. The Americans lead 1-0 after outshooting Sweden 13-2 in the period.
Team USA dominated the possession in the period, spending a lot of time putting pressure on Sweden’s defense. Sweden, to their credit, mostly got the job done. An early coal by Cayla Barnes put Team USA up, but Sweden was able to get stops the rest of the period.
While Sweden didn’t have many moments on offense during the period, the team threatened late, nearly scoring on their second shot of the game.
While it was an encouraging start for the Americans, Sweden’s late rally was a reminder that it’s still a one-score game. Team USA will need to convert on more of its shots in the second period if it wants to win this one comfortably.
Mon, February 16, 2026 at 8:03 AM PST
Chris Cwik
Roughly three quarters of the way through the first period, and Team USA is dominating Sweden. While the U.S. is up just 1-0, Team USA has a massive edge in shots on goal.
With 6:37 to go in the period, Team USA has 9 shots on goal. Sweden has just one.
Team USA has done a great job attacking Sweden’s defense and preventing the Swedes from clearing the puck in their own territory. Sweden will need to find a way to close that deficit if the team wants to pull off a win over the Americans.
Mon, February 16, 2026 at 7:58 AM PST
Chris Cwik
Here’s the shot that gave Team USA the early lead over Sweden.
Mon, February 16, 2026 at 7:49 AM PST
Chris Cwik
Team USA is off to a fantastic start against Sweden. With 14:51 left in the first period, Cayla Barnes hit on a long-range shot to put the U.S. up 1-0.
It was a dominant possession for Team USA, who spent a lot of time deep in Sweden’s territory before the goal. Despite Sweden’s best efforts, the team couldn’t clear the puck. Team USA moved the puck well during the possession before Barnes connected on the goal.
Mon, February 16, 2026 at 7:43 AM PST
Chris Cwik
Here we go! Team USA and Sweden are officially underway in the battle of the unbeaten teams. The winner will advance to the gold-medal game. The loser will play for bronze.
Team USA won the initial face off but play stopped quickly after an icing call seven seconds into the contest.
Mon, February 16, 2026 at 7:30 AM PST
Mon, February 16, 2026 at 7:15 AM PST
Yahoo Sports Staff
Knight is on the verge of making history, tied for the most Olympic goals in women’s hockey at 14.
Mon, February 16, 2026 at 7:00 AM PST
Mon, February 16, 2026 at 6:45 AM PST
Jeff Eisenberg
The public address announcer at the Milano Rho Hockey Arena hadn’t even finished explaining who scored the USA’s third goal of Friday night’s rout of Italy when Laila Edwards cut him off mid-sentence.
The American defender fired a rocket through traffic that beat Italian goalkeeper Gabriella Durante, added to her team’s lead and had the U.S. goal song “Free Bird” by Lynyrd Skynyrd blaring over the arena speakers yet again.
“Free Bird” played on a loop during the 6-0 quarterfinal thrashing of eighth-seeded Italy, just as it has throughout this Olympic women’s hockey tournament. It has reached a point where the U.S. isn’t just playing for an Olympic gold medal anymore. The Americans are two victories away from staking their claim as the best women’s hockey team their country has ever produced.
“I’ve been on a lot of teams throughout my career, but there’s something special about this one,” American forward Kendall Coyne Schofield said. “I think it’s ultimately how enjoyable it is to be in that locker room and how everyone is willing to do whatever it takes for this team, no matter what the role is.”