Quinn Hughes plays hero, saves Team USA with overtime winner vs. Sweden

Feb 18, 2026 - 23:00
Quinn Hughes plays hero, saves Team USA with overtime winner vs. Sweden

In what turned out to be another thriller at the 2026 Olympics, Team USA defeated Team Sweden, 2-1, in overtime. The two countries met on Wednesday in the quarterfinals of the ice hockey competition, with a spot in the semis on the line.

A little over three minutes into overtime, Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes scored the game-winner with a snipe wrist shot from between the circles.

Team USA advances to face Slovakia. The other side of the bracket will pit Team Canada against Team Finland.

This is a developing story with more to follow.

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