Team USA Women’s Hockey Dominates Sweden, Advances to Milano Cortina 2026 Final

The United States women’s national ice hockey team continued its impressive run at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, securing a dominant 5-0 victory over Sweden in the semi-final on Monday, February 16th, at the Santagiulia Arena . This win propels Team USA into the gold medal final on Thursday, February 19th.

Unblemished Defensive Record

Team USA’s defense has been exceptional throughout the tournament, now boasting five consecutive shutout performances, exceeding 300 minutes of scoreless play. The last goal conceded by the U.S. Was in their opening game against Czechia.

Offensive Prowess

The U.S. Women have consistently demonstrated a potent offense, scoring at least five goals in every game of the Olympic ice hockey tournament thus far.

Game Highlights

Cayla Barnes (Seattle Torrent) opened the scoring in the first period, assisted by Kelly Pannek and Lee Stecklein (both of Minnesota Frost). Taylor Heise (Minnesota Frost) extended the lead in the second period with a well-placed shot, assisted by Hannah Bilka (Seattle Torrent). Abbey Murphy, a senior at the University of Minnesota, added another goal, showcasing her skill with a shot from the right circle. Kendall Coyne Schofield (Minnesota Frost) scored her third goal of the tournament, and Hayley Scamurra (Montreal Victoire) matched that tally, bringing the final score to 5-0.

Hilary Knight’s Historic Achievement

This victory comes on the heels of a historic milestone for veteran forward Hilary Knight, who recently tied the U.S. Women’s Olympic ice hockey record for games played . Knight, 36, continues to be a key player for Team USA.

Looking Ahead

Team USA will now focus on the gold medal final, aiming to continue their winning streak and secure the Olympic title. Fans can follow all updates on the Olympics.com live blog .

Team USA Roster

Discover the full Team USA roster for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games .