Quarterfinal Clash Scheduled for Feb. 18 at 3:10 p.m. ET The United States men’s hockey team meets Sweden in the quarterfinals on February 18 at 3:10 p.m. Eastern Time. A win advances the U.S. to a likely gold‑medal showdown on Sunday. The game streams live on NBC, Peacock, and NBC Olympics, while Canada’s match airs on USA Network [1][2].

First Olympic Appearance by Active NHL Players in Twelve Years This tournament marks the first Winter Games since 2014 that active NHL athletes are permitted to compete, restoring professional depth to the event. The inclusion raises the competition’s profile and draws heightened media attention. Both outlets note the historic return of NHL talent to the Olympic stage [1][2].

U.S. Dominates Pre‑Round Games, Hellebuyck Secures Starting Role In the round‑robin, the United States defeated Latvia (5‑1), Denmark (6‑3), and Germany (5‑1), allowing coach Mike Sullivan to lock in his lineup. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck’s strong performances cemented him as the clear starter for the knockout round. These victories also set the U.S. as a top seed heading into the quarterfinals [1][2].

Sweden Enters as Seventh Seed After Tight Qualification Win Sweden qualified as the seventh seed after a narrow win over Latvia, entering the quarterfinals with a 5‑3 round‑robin finish that included a goal allowed in the final minute. The lower seed results from a goal‑differential tiebreaker, highlighting the tight competition in their group. Their placement positions them against the United States in the upcoming match [1][2].

Mikaela Shiffrin Posts Modest Alpine Results, Prepares for Slalom Alpine star Mikaela Shiffrin placed 15th in the team‑combine slalom and 11th in the giant slalom. She will race the individual women’s slalom on Wednesday, with runs scheduled for 4:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. ET on NBC platforms. Both reports emphasize her early‑morning start times and continued medal aspirations [1][2].

Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle Final Features McMorris, Gerard, and Martin The men’s snowboard slopestyle final begins at 5:20 a.m. ET, showcasing Canada’s Mark McMorris, U.S. champion Red Gerard, and 17‑year‑old Ollie Martin. McMorris, recovering from a concussion, qualified third and is targeting his first Olympic gold. The event adds further excitement to the early‑morning Olympic schedule [1][2].