Dylan Larkin scored for the United States against Sweden at the 18:29 mark of the first period, giving the Americans a 1-0 lead in their Olympic quarterfinal matchup. Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes assisted on the goal. The score was an even-strength tally.
The goal came during a period of sustained offensive pressure from the U.S. Team, according to observers. Mika Zibanejad of Sweden was also noted in the play, though his role was not specified in the initial report.
The United States’ victory over Sweden advanced them to the Olympic semifinals, where they will face either Canada or Czechia. Canada defeated Czechia in overtime to secure their place in the semifinals, according to reports.
The Olympic tournament has featured several notable performances from NHL players, with fantasy hockey rankings highlighting the top forwards competing. NHL.com recently published a list of the top 100 forward rankings, though it is unclear if these rankings directly correlate to Olympic performance.
