Team USA started slowly but exploded in the second period, scoring four goals in less than three minutes to break open their Olympic semifinal against Sweden. Five different players found the net for the Americans, who extended their Olympic shutout streak to 331:23 minutes with their fifth consecutive shutout performance.
The Americans will face either Canada or Switzerland in Thursday's gold medal game, continuing their dominant run through the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. Team USA has outscored opponents 31-1 through their first six Olympic appearances.