Team USA hockey beats Sweden in overtime thriller in Olympic quarterfinals

There are 3 teams playing in this Olympics that are made up entirely of NHL players, the US and Sweden being 2 of them. And that alone made this *** highly anticipated matchup. And while the play was fast, it was not high scoring, scoreless until the second period when with 8:57. Dylan Larkin gets the first goal of the game. Third period, 1:30 left. Sweden finally scores, sending this one into overtime. 3:27 into *** 3 on 3 overtime. It’s Quinn Hughes who scores and sends Team USA to the semifinals. I think in overtime we attacked and You know, it was like you don’t want to have any regrets, you know, and we weren’t afraid to make any plays and you wanted to go after it. I mean there’s 40 plus stars, NHL stars out there, and there was not *** lot of room. There was not *** lot of chances, hard ice to get. It was *** lot of fun. And for you playing at the Olympics, for you guys being back here, what was that experience like it’s been so fun. I mean it’s just the best. Best hockey, getting to represent the country. I think all of us here from whatever country we’re from, we take *** lot of pride in that. And so to be able to be here and be on this stage is awesome. Next up, it’s Team USA taking on Slovakia in the semi-finals and Canada taking on Finland at the Milan Cortina Olympics. I’m George Fitzpatrick.

Team USA triumphed over Sweden in a thrilling men’s ice hockey quarterfinal match at the Olympics, advancing to the semifinals after an intense overtime battle. Both teams, composed entirely of NHL players, were expected to deliver one of the toughest matchups of the games, and while the gameplay was fast-paced, it was not high-scoring.The game remained scoreless until the second period, when Dylan Larkin scored the first goal with an assist from Jack Hughes, leaving 8:57 on the clock. Sweden managed to equalize with just 1:30 left in the third period, pushing the game into overtime. It was Quinn Hughes who clinched the win for Team USA, scoring 3:27 into the 3-on-3 overtime.”In overtime, we attacked,” Quinn Hughes said. “You don’t want to have any regrets. Not be We weren’t afraid to, you know, make any plays, and you wanted to go after it.” Matthew Tkachuk reflected on the intensity of the match, saying, “There were 40 NHL stars out there and not a lot of room or a lot of chances. Hard ice to get. It was a lot of fun.”Jaccob Slavin shared his thoughts on the Olympic experience, stating, “It’s been so fun. The best-on-best hockey representing your country. I think all of us, no matter where we’re from, take pride in that. It’s awesome.”Next up, Team USA will face Slovakia in the semifinals, while Canada is set to compete against Finland. The men’s gold and bronze medal games are scheduled for this weekend, with the women’s teams playing for gold and bronze tomorrow.

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Team USA triumphed over Sweden in a thrilling men’s ice hockey quarterfinal match at the Olympics, advancing to the semifinals after an intense overtime battle. Both teams, composed entirely of NHL players, were expected to deliver one of the toughest matchups of the games, and while the gameplay was fast-paced, it was not high-scoring.

The game remained scoreless until the second period, when Dylan Larkin scored the first goal with an assist from Jack Hughes, leaving 8:57 on the clock. Sweden managed to equalize with just 1:30 left in the third period, pushing the game into overtime. It was Quinn Hughes who clinched the win for Team USA, scoring 3:27 into the 3-on-3 overtime.

“In overtime, we attacked,” Quinn Hughes said. “You don’t want to have any regrets. Not be We weren’t afraid to, you know, make any plays, and you wanted to go after it.”

Matthew Tkachuk reflected on the intensity of the match, saying, “There were 40 NHL stars out there and not a lot of room or a lot of chances. Hard ice to get. It was a lot of fun.”

Jaccob Slavin shared his thoughts on the Olympic experience, stating, “It’s been so fun. The best-on-best hockey representing your country. I think all of us, no matter where we’re from, take pride in that. It’s awesome.”

Next up, Team USA will face Slovakia in the semifinals, while Canada is set to compete against Finland. The men’s gold and bronze medal games are scheduled for this weekend, with the women’s teams playing for gold and bronze tomorrow.