Quinn Hughes' overtime wrist shot beats Sweden, sends Team USA to semifinals

In Milan, quinn hughes fired the overtime winner to lift the United States past Sweden 2-1 and into the Olympic men's hockey semifinals, keeping Team USA unbeaten in the tournament and alive for a medal.

Quinn Hughes' wrist shot sails past Markström

quinn hughes unleashed a rising wrist shot in sudden-death overtime that slipped past Jacob Markström's left glove, ending the game with 6: 33 remaining in extra time at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena and sending the American bench into celebration. After the goal, Hughes said, "It's just a relief, " and later added, "I love the U. S.," as the victory put the Americans through to the next round.

Late Sweden tying goal set up tense finish

Sweden pulled its goalie late in regulation and Mika Zibanejad converted a pass from Lucas Raymond to knot the score at 1-1 with 91 seconds left, wiping out the Americans' lead and forcing overtime after Dylan Larkin's earlier deflection had given the U. S. a 1-0 advantage in the second period.

Hellebuyck kept the U. S. alive with big saves

Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck stopped 28 of the 29 shots he faced, including a high-quality chance by Lucas Raymond in the second period, backstopping Team USA through the tense final minutes and into the semifinal round.

The win moved the United States to 4-0 in the tournament; a victory in the semifinal would guarantee a medal. The U. S. is scheduled to face Slovakia in one semifinal on Friday, with Canada set to play Finland just before that matchup.