The Swedish women's ice hockey team, Damkronorna, suffered a defeat in the Olympic semifinal against the United States. Despite a strong performance throughout much of the game, the team was overwhelmed by the Americans' late surge.
Sweden now turns its attention to the bronze medal match, needing to recharge after what coach Chris Härenstam described as a "slip away" in the final period. The American team's three goals in three minutes proved decisive in the semifinal encounter.