Hellebuyck to Start for Team USA in Olympic Quarterfinals vs. Sweden

Connor Hellebuyck is confirmed to start in goal for Team USA against Sweden in Wednesday's 2026 Winter Olympics quarterfinals, as reported by Mollie Walker. Hellebuyck has been strong, stopping 40 of 42 shots in previous tournament games against Germany and Latvia. This matchup against a talent-loaded Swedish team, featuring players like Lucas Raymond (8 points in 4 games), Mika Zibanejad, and Erik Karlsson, is expected to be his toughest challenge yet. Team USA enters rested after a 3-0-0-0 round-robin record.