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Sweden beats Germany 4-1 in women's Olympic hockey opener
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Sweden secured a 4-1 victory over Germany in their opening match of the 2026 Winter Olympics women's ice hockey tournament in Milan. Lina Ljungblom scored twice in her comeback from illness, helping the team overcome an early deficit. Goaltender Ebba Svenson Traff made key saves to secure the win.
Five-time Olympian Hilary Knight has been appointed captain of the 2026 U.S. Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey Team, marking a historic milestone as the first American hockey player to compete in five Winter Games. Alternate captains Alex Carpenter and Megan Keller, both in their third Olympics, will join her in leadership roles. The team begins its tournament against Czechia on February 5.