With a dominant performance, the United States thrashed Sweden 5-0 in the first Women’s Ice Hockey Semifinal of Milano Cortina 2026, securing their return to the Olympic Final and keeping alive the possibility of a historic rematch.
The American team showed superiority from the start and decisively resolved the match, especially in a dominant second period.
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This is how the U.S. thrashed Sweden
The scoreboard opened early thanks to Cayla Barnes, who scored at 5:29 of the first period.
However, the decisive moment came in the second segment, when the United States scored four goals in just nine minutes:
- Taylor Heise
- Abbey Murphy
- Kendall Coyne
- Hayley Scamurra
The 5-0 result was definitive against a Swedish team that couldn’t respond to the American offensive power.
The United States seeks gold in Milano-Cortina 2026
The reigning world champions will now compete in the Women’s Hockey Final at Milano Cortina 2026, with the aim of reclaiming the Olympic gold.
At the Beijing 2022 Olympics, the United States lost the final to Canada 3-2 in a dramatic match that still lingers in the memories of fans.
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Will there be a rematch against Canada?
In the final, the American team will face the winner of the match between Canada and Switzerland.
The scenario opens up two attractive possibilities:
- A new classic: United States vs Canada, the biggest rivalry in women’s ice hockey.
- A match against Switzerland, which would be seeking its first Olympic title.
Women’s hockey in Milan Cortina 2026: power and spectacle
The women’s ice hockey tournament at Milano Cortina 2026 has confirmed the high competitive level of the sport, with the United States reaffirming its status as a world power.
With this resounding victory over Sweden, the U.S. team arrives at the final strengthened and determined to conquer the Olympic gold.
