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 being the team full of NHL players it is,

Finland falters against Slovakia as Granlund showcases vision. Clara battles valiantly for Italy before an unfortunate injury.

The first curling gold medal of the 2026 Winter Olympics will be awarded this afternoon as the mixed doubles tournament comes to a close. American duo Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse punched their ticket to the gold medal game with a thrilling semifinal victory over Italy.

MILAN - Japan's slim hopes of reaching the quarterfinals of the Milan Cortina Olympics women's ice hockey competition ended Tuesday with a comprehensive 4-0 defeat to Sweden in its final Group B game.

Although Italy did not pick up any points, they put on a spectacular show against Sweden's star-studded NHL roster. By securing the win, Nylander and his teammates avoided the country's worst Olympic upset since their 2002 quarter-final loss to upstart Belarus.