MILAN — Sweden and Switzerland both suffered semifinal losses during the women’s ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics, but medals are still up for grabs.
The teams will face off in the bronze medal match on Thursday, Feb. 19 at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, offering both Sweden and Switzerland a chance to end their Olympic campaigns on a high note with a win. Sweden was shut out 5-0 by the Americans, while Switzerland was edged by Canada 2-1.
Team USA and Canada will play for the Olympic women’s hockey gold medal later Thursday.
The Swedes are vying for their third overall Olympic medal after picking up silver at the 2006 Turin Games and bronze in Salt Lake City in 2002. Meanwhile, the Swiss women are in pursuit of their second overall medal after winning bronze at the 2014 Sochi Games.
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Sweden vs. Switzerland goes to overtime
The sides were tied at 1-1 at the end of regulation.
Sweden on power play
Sweden has its first power play of the night. Switzerland’s Marie Lena was called for a cross-checking penalty at the 57:33 mark. Switzerland killed off the power play in the final minute of regulation time to keep the nation’s podium hopes alive.
Sweden called for interference
Sweden’s Anna Kjellbin is skating toward the penalty box after being called for interference, setting up Switzerland’s second power play of the night.
End of 2nd period: Sweden 1, Switzerland 1
We are all tied up after the second period. Sweden opened scoring at the 31:40 mark, but Switzerland responded minutes later to get on the board at the 35:40 mark. Sweden outshot Switzerland 18-12 through two periods, but the Swiss women are probably kicking themselves over missed opportunities. They weren’t able to convert a penalty shot or power play earlier in the bronze-medal game.
Switzerland evens it up
We’re even in the bronze-medal match following a goal from Switzerland’s Sinja Leemann. Alina Marti took the puck behind the net and connected with Leemann, who tapped it in past Sweden goalkeeper Ebba Svensson Traff to tie it up, 1-1.
Sweden’s Mira Jungaker scores
Sweden is on the score sheet first. Mira Jungaker opened scoring in the bronze-medal game to give Sweden a 1-0 lead over Switzerland. Hilda Svensson and Thea Johansson assisted on the goal.
Switzerland’s penalty shot blocked
Sweden goalkeeper Ebba Svensson Traff is rolling. Switzerland’s Ivana Wey was awarded a penalty shot after Sweden’s Thea Johansson was called for hooking on a breakaway at the 26:21 mark. However, Wey wasn’t able to capitalize on the penalty shot and Svensson Traff swiftly blocked the puck. Svensson Traff is up to 10 saves.
End of 1st period: Sweden 0, Switzerland 0
We are scoreless after one period. Sweden outshot Switzerland 8-5 in the frame and killed off a Swiss power play. Sweden goalkeeper Ebba Svensson Traff has been solid in front of the net and withstood several close-range shots during Switzerland’s power play to keep the Swiss off the board.
Switzerland on power play
Switzerland has the first power play of the night. Sweden’s Anna Kjellbin was called for cross-checking with 4:11 remaining in the first period. Can Switzerland capitalize?
We’re underway
The bronze-medal game is officially underway. Sweden has been the more aggressive team to start and has a slight edge with four shots on goal, compared to three for Switzerland.
Goalkeeper matchup
Sweden will have Ebba Svensson Traff in the net for Thursday’s bronze-medal game, while Switzerland is turning to Andrea Braendli.
What time is the Olympic women’s hockey bronze medal game?
The bronze medal game between Switzerland and Sweden begins at 8:40 a.m. ET (2:40 p.m. in Milan.
What TV channel is the Olympic women’s hockey bronze medal game on?
USA Network will have tape-delayed coverage of the game between Switzerland and Sweden beginning at 12 p.m. ET.
Is there a live stream of the Olympic women’s bronze medal game?
You can live stream the game between Switzerland and Sweden on Peacock, which will have live coverage at 8:40 a.m. ET.
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