SportsLine's expert Matt Severance reveals his United States vs. Slovakia picks for their Winter Olympics men's hockey semifinal match on Friday

On February 18, the United States survived a surprisingly competitive quarterfinal clash against Sweden to advance to the tournament's final four. They beat Sweden 2-1 in overtime thanks to a timely goal by Quinn Hughes — but the squad barely had time to catch their breath before their semifinal matchup set for Friday afternoon.

The United States beat Slovakia 6-2 in the second semifinal game of the men’s hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.

The men’s hockey tournament is heating up at the 2026 Winter Olympics, but the semifinals has brought plenty of drama to the competition, especially with the Slovakia and USA hockey jerseys. While Canada had its own problems during the

Team USA takes on Slovakia in a men’s hockey semifinal matchup at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics on Friday, Feb. 20, at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.

USA and Slovakia face off today for a spot in the men's hockey gold medal game at Milano Cortina. Here's how to watch.

Ohio native J.T. Miller represents Team USA in the Olympic hockey semifinal. See game times and how to watch the semis and medal matches.