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The United States men's hockey team has had an impressive start, going undefeated in the preliminary round of the 2026 Olympics. They've now carried their perfect 3-0-0 record into the exciting knockout stage.
Team USA is ranked as the No. 2 seed in the quarterfinals, right behind Canada. While they're aiming for the gold medal, they know they've got challenging games ahead in the quarterfinals and semifinals.
STREAM: Watch USA vs. Sweden hockey game live on Peacock
Before the Americans can even think about Canada, they must get past Sweden, which punched its ticket to the quarterfinals with a big win over Latvia on Tuesday.
Despite a roster composed entirely of NHL players, Sweden's progression to the knockout stage was underwhelming. Sweden finished 3rd in their group, holding a record of two wins and one loss.
The Sporting News is tracking live scores, exciting updates, and highlights from the USA versus Sweden men's ice hockey game.
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USA vs. Sweden hockey score
USA vs. Sweden live updates, highlights from 2026 Olympic men's hockey quarterfinal
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How to watch USA vs. Sweden hockey game
USA vs. Sweden start time
- Date: Wednesday, February 18
- Time: 3:10 p.m. ET
The United States' quarterfinal matchup against Sweden will begin at 3:10 p.m. ET from Milan.
What channel is USA vs. Sweden on today?
- TV Channel: NBC
- Live stream: Peacock
NBC will have coverage of the USA vs. Sweden quarterfinal game. Additionally, the game can be live-streamed on Peacock.
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Olympic hockey schedule 2026
Quarterfinals
Wednesday, February 18
| Time (ET) | Matchup | TV/Live stream |
| 6:10 a.m. | No. 3 Slovakia vs. No. 6 Germany | Peacock |
| 10:40 a.m. | No. 1 Canada vs. No. 8 Czechia | USA, Peacock |
| 12:10 p.m. | No. 4 Finland vs. No. 5 Switzerland | Peacock |
| 3:10 p.m. | No. 2 USA vs. No. 7 Sweden | NBC, Peacock |
Semifinals
Friday, February 20
| Time (ET) | Matchup | TV/Live stream |
| 10:40 a.m. | TBD | Peacock |
| 1:10 p.m. | TBD | NBC, Peacock |
Bronze Medal Game
| Time (ET) | Matchup | TV/Live stream |
| 2:40 p.m. | TBD | USA, Peacock |
Gold medal game
| Time (ET) | Matchup | TV/Live stream |
| 8:10 a.m. | TBD | NBC, Peacock |
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