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goaltender Connor Hellebuck, who last year was named the NHL's most valuable player, saved all but one of Sweden's 29 shots on goal.
But that one was the game-time goal with just 91 seconds left in regulation.
In the three-on-three overtime that followed, defenseman Quinn Hughes scored a sudden death goal and kept Team USA's hopes alive.
hasn't won an Olympic medal in men's ice hockey since a silver in 2010.
They're guaranteed an appearance in a medal match now, but first they must face Slovakia in a semifinal on Friday.
Becky Sullivan, NPR News, Milan.
It was a close game at first, but toward the end of the second period, the Americans blew it wide open with three goals in the span of four minutes.
The Swedes tried swapping goaltenders, but nothing worked.
Afterward, the Swedish coach said they would have needed plexiglass in front of their net to win the game.
It was the sixth win in a row for the Americans, who have outscored their opponents 31-1 in the Olympics so far.
That run has included a 5-0 win over Canada, who they'll face again in Thursday's gold medal match.
Forward Taylor Heise says the Americans won't take a win for granted.
A gold medal would be the third for the U.S.
in Olympic women's ice hockey.
Becky Sullivan, NPR News, Milan.
It was a close game at first, but toward the end of the second period, the Americans blew it wide open with three goals in the span of four minutes.
The Swedes tried swapping goaltenders, but nothing worked.
Afterward, the Swedish coach said they would have needed plexiglass in front of their net to win the game.