Either Auston Matthews or William Nylander are going home without an Olympic medal

Fansided | February 17, 2026

Team USA will play the Team Sweden in the quarterfinals of the men's hockey tournament at the 2026 Olympics, meaning Auston Matthews or William Nylander will go home without a medal.

Feb 12, 2026; Milan, Italy; Auston Matthews of United States in action with Uvis Janis Balinskis of Latvia in men's ice hockey group C play during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Team USA will play the Team Sweden in the quarterfinals of the men's hockey tournament at the 2026 Olympics, meaning Auston Matthews or William Nylander will go home without a medal.