Semifinal

HK Malmö took the lead in the SM semifinal series against Sävehof with a 31–29 (18–12) home win on Sunday. The match turned into a thriller after a strong first half with a six-goal lead for Malmö. Nikola Roganovic sealed the victory with his sixth goal.

April 12, 2026 Reported by AI

Växjö rallied in the third period to beat Rögle 4-2 in game three of their SHL playoff semifinal, reducing Rögle's series lead to 2-1. Leo Sahlin Wallenius tied the score at 2-2 and assisted on the go-ahead goal, while Hugo Gustafsson sealed the win with an empty-netter. The victory came at Rögle's home arena in Ängelholm.

Team USA advances to the 2026 Winter Olympics men's ice hockey semifinals after a narrow overtime victory over Sweden, setting up a matchup against a confident Slovakia on Friday. The game at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan begins at 3:10 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock. A win would position the United States one step closer to the gold-medal game.

February 20, 2026 Reported by AI

Canada staged a thrilling comeback to defeat Finland 3-2 in the men's ice hockey semifinal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, advancing to the gold medal game. Nathan MacKinnon's power-play goal with 35 seconds left sealed the victory after an offside challenge was upheld. The win sets up a highly anticipated final against the United States, who beat Slovakia 6-2 in the other semifinal.

Novak Djokovic overcame Jannik Sinner in a grueling five-set semifinal at the Australian Open, snapping a five-match losing streak to the Italian and advancing to his 11th final in Melbourne. The 38-year-old Serbian saved 16 of 18 break points in a 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 victory that lasted over four hours. He will face Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday for a record-extending 11th title.

December 10, 2025 Reported by AI

Acassuso advanced to the Primera División B final after drawing 1-1 with Real Pilar in the semifinal and winning on penalties. Goals came from Mathías Crocco for Real Pilar and David Escalante for Acassuso, but misses in the shootout sealed the home team's exit.