Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins loses to Sweden, finishes Winter Olympics 0-2-0 after facing Latvia's two toughest opponents.

Goaltender Jacob Markstrom was the first off the ice at Sweden’s morning skate and appears set to start against Latvia Tuesday in the men’s Olympic hockey qualification round.

Sweden's Olympic campaign in the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games is at a critical stage, with Victor Hedman emphasizing the importance of more physical play to prevent possible elimination at the hands of Latvia.

Canada and Finland are playing in the Olympic men's hockey semifinal. The winner will go the gold medal game while the loser will play for bronze.

When the U.S. gave up a tying goal to Sweden with 91 seconds left in the quarterfinals at the Olympics, even the most seasoned players were on edge. "That’s as nervous as I’ve been ever in a hockey game,