Here’s the list of players who will face Sweden in the men’s hockey quarterfinal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.
Who is playing for Team USA against Sweden? 2026 Winter Olympics men’s hockey team roster | How to watch on TV and stream
The United States men’s hockey team needs to win to continue into the medal round. Team USA will be playing Sweden to move on to the semifinals.
Expectations are high with this group which reflects a clear shift in how USA Hockey wants to compete on the international stage. Many of the selected players featured prominently in the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off and the IIHF World Championship, tournaments that served as unofficial auditions for Olympic selection.
Up front, the Americans boast one of the deepest forward groups in the tournament. Several elite NHL scorers are included, and message is clear: this team is expected to play together, not rely solely on individual brilliance.
Game 7 mindset. 🇺🇸
— USA Hockey (@usahockey) February 18, 2026
The U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team faces Sweden in a tournament advancing quarterfinal at the 2026 #WinterOlympics today at 3:10 p.m. ET on NBC & Peacock.
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How to watch Team USA vs Sweden
Team USA’s men’s hockey team will face Sweden today, Wednesay, Feb. 18, at 3:10 p.m. and will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock.
It's quarterfinal game day for the U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team! 🇺🇸
— USA Hockey (@usahockey) February 18, 2026
Tune in at 3:10 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.#WinterOlympics game preview: https://t.co/RmAze8yW9q pic.twitter.com/473yPHqaIP
If Team USA can advance, they will move on to semifinals on Friday, Feb. 20, and the gold medal final on Sunday, Feb. 22 at 8:10 a.m. ET.
Team USA men’s hockey roster at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Forwards:
- 12 - Matt Boldy, Minnesota Wild
- 81 - Kyle Connor, Winnipeg Jets
- 9 - Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights
- 86 - Jack Hughes, New Jersey Devils
- 59 - Jake Guentzel, Tampa Bay Lightning
- 91 - Clayton Keller, Utah Mammoth
- 21 - Dylan Larkin, Detroit Red Wings
- 34 - Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs (C)
- 10 - J.T. Miller, New York Rangers
- 29 - Brock Nelson, Colorado Avalanche 7 - Brady Tkachuk, Ottawa Senators
- 19 - Matthew Tkachuk, Florida Panthers (A)
- 72 - Tage Thompson, Buffalo Sabres
- 16 - Vincent Trocheck, New York Rangers
Defensemen:
- 14 - Brock Faber, Minnesota Wild
- 15 - Noah Hanifin, Vegas Golden Knights
- 43 - Quinn Hughes, Minnesota Wild
- 2 - Jackson LaCombe, Anaheim Ducks*
- 25 - Charlie McAvoy, Boston Bruins (A)
- 85 - Jake Sanderson, Ottawa Senators
- 74 - Jaccob Slavin, Carolina Hurricanes
- 8 - Zach Werenski, Columbus Blue Jackets
Goalies:
- 37 - Connor Hellebuyck, Winnipeg Jets
- 30 - Jake Oettinger, Dallas Stars
- 1 - Jeremy Swayman, Boston Bruins
The U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team's quarterfinal matchup is set. Team USA will face Sweden tomorrow (Feb. 18) at 3:10 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock! #WinterOlympics pic.twitter.com/AihAYjkokI
— USA Hockey (@usahockey) February 18, 2026
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For the United States, the goal is obvious. Anything short of a medal would be viewed as a disappointment, and gold is firmly within reach. With a balanced roster, elite goaltending and growing confidence against traditional powers like Canada, the Americans arrive in Italy believing this could be their moment.
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