US Wins Thriller in Olympic Men's Hockey with Hughes' OT Goal
Team USA advanced to the Olympic men's hockey semifinals after a dramatic 2-1 overtime victory over Sweden. Quinn Hughes scored the winning goal with 6:33 remaining in overtime, ripping a slapshot past Swedish goaltender Jacob Markström. The game was highly tense, with Mika Zibanejad tying the game at 1-1 with 1:31 remaining in regulation, forcing overtime. Connor Hellebuyck made 29 saves for the US, while Markström faced 40 shots, saving 38. The quarterfinals featured three games going into overtime, including Canada’s win over Czechia and Finland’s victory over Switzerland. The US now faces Slovakia, while Canada will play Finland in the semifinals. The game was marked by intense moments, including a missed 3-on-2 opportunity for the US and Sweden’s late tying goal, which kept Sweden’s Olympic hopes alive. The victory was celebrated as a thrilling conclusion to a competitive quarterfinal round.
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