When did Team USA last beat Sweden in the Olympics?

Team USA last defeated Sweden in the Olympics during the 1960 Squaw Valley Games.

What was the score of the USA vs. Sweden Olympic quarterfinal game?

Team USA defeated Sweden 2-1 in overtime in the Olympic quarterfinals.

Who will Team USA play against in the next Olympic hockey round?

Team USA is scheduled to play against Slovakia in the semifinal game.

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USA Snaps 66-Year Olympic Hockey Drought vs. Sweden

19 Feb

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Team USA ended a 66-year Olympic winless streak against Sweden.
Quinn Hughes scored the overtime winner in Milan.
This victory marks the first US win over Sweden since 1960.

USA Snaps 66-Year Olympic Hockey Drought vs. Sweden

Team USA achieved a historic 2-1 overtime victory against Sweden in the Olympic quarterfinals held in Milan. This monumental win marks the first time the American men's hockey team has triumphed over Sweden in Olympic play since the 1960 Squaw Valley Games, ending a 66-year drought.

The U.S. team's breakthrough came in the second period with Dylan Larkin's redirection goal. Although Sweden managed to tie the game late in regulation, Quinn Hughes sealed the win in overtime with a decisive goal.

This victory propels the United States into the semifinals, where they are set to compete against Slovakia. The U.S. team's quest for a gold medal continues after this significant historic triumph.

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