The men's hockey tournament in the 2026 Winter Olympics kicked off with a bang on Wednesday.

Here's a look at the box score from Sweden's opening-day win over Italy.

In the end, Team Italy lost to Team Sweden 5-2 at Santagiulia Arena on Wednesday in the first of three preliminary games for ...

Underdogs Italy made podium contenders Sweden work for their 5-2 win in the men's ice hockey group stage on Wednesday and ...

Sweden and Italy face off in this Group B men's ice hockey matchup during the 2026 Winter Olympics on Wednesday.

Clara put on a show in Italy's opening game against Sweden, but left early due to injury.

Italy nearly pulled off a stunning upset in its Olympic opener, rallying to a 2–2 tie early in the second period before ...

Sweden's goaltender Jacob Markstrom loses the puck before dropping his stick, as Italy pounce to take a 2-1 lead in the men's ...

Sweden took home the silver medal the last time NHL players were allowed to participate in the Winter Games, and is seeking ...

There were times when Team Sweden looked nervous. Times where it looked like it was on the same level as a team with no NHL players. And times where a stunning upset to Team Italy looked possible. But ...

It was a shocking opening day for the Olympic men’s hockey tournament, with Slovakia upsetting Finland and then Italy making ...

Italy opens up the tournament against the Swedes on Wednesday in the biggest David vs. Goliath matchup in the preliminaries.