Quinn Hughes’ OT goal sends U.S. to Olympic men’s hockey semis


MILAN — When the U.S. gave up a tying goal to Sweden with 91 seconds left in a men’s hockey quarterfinals game at the Olympics, even the most seasoned players were on edge.

“That’s as nervous as I’ve been ever in a hockey game,” Dylan Larkin said.

After plenty of nerves — and extra hockey — the U.S. is moving on to the semifinals.

Quinn Hughes scored in overtime to put the U.S. past Sweden 2-1 after Mika Zibanejad scored to tie it late in regulation.

“Just relief,” Hughes said.

After Canada did its part, albeit with a roller coaster of drama and emotion, the U.S. bounced back from Zibanejad scoring to keep alive the possibility of the North American rivals meeting in the gold medal game Sunday.

Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck stopped 28 of the 29 shots he faced, none more important than a grade-A chance by Lucas Raymond during the second period.

The U.S. will face Slovakia in one semifinal Friday. Just before that, also unbeaten Canada plays Finland in the other.

“It’s gonna be an extremely hard test,” Hughes said of Slovakia. “They’ve been rolling. They’re competitive. They’re fast. Doesn’t matter how many superstars you have, just the desperation level’s so high. It’s Game 7 every night now.”

The Associated Press contributed to this report.



Source link

  • Related Posts

    🚨 Le Mans officially promoted to Ligue 1!

    This time, everything is official! Four days after the chaotic end to the championship match between Bastia and Le Mans, which saw the game interrupted in stoppage time due to…

    Motherwell say no bid for Berthel Askou amid Toulouse talk

    Motherwell insist they have received no approach for manager Jens Berthel Askou amid reports, external linking the Dane with French Ligue 1 side Toulouse. Berthel Askou has made an extraordinary…

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    You Missed

    WATCH: New details on Bonnie Tyler’s health battle

    WATCH:  New details on Bonnie Tyler’s health battle

    🚨 Le Mans officially promoted to Ligue 1!

    🚨 Le Mans officially promoted to Ligue 1!

    Best Standing Desks of 2026

    Best Standing Desks of 2026

    Xavier, Nick, and Tristan podcast with me

    Xavier, Nick, and Tristan podcast with me

    ‘The Hills’ star Spencer Pratt vows to clean up L.A. in mayoral run – National

    ‘The Hills’ star Spencer Pratt vows to clean up L.A. in mayoral run – National

    Man Who Distributed Mario-Shaped Illegal Drugs Gets 6 Year Prison Sentence

    Man Who Distributed Mario-Shaped Illegal Drugs Gets 6 Year Prison Sentence