Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins loses to Sweden, finishes Winter Olympics 0-2-0 after facing Latvia's two toughest opponents.

Sweden cruised past Latvia 5-1 on Tuesday to advance to the quarterfinals. The matchup featured Victor Hedman and Pontus Holmberg for Sweden, with Zemgus Girgensons leading the charge for Latvia.

On Tuesday in their Olympics knockout matchup with Latvia, they aren't playing Rasmus Andersson or Jesper Bratt. People are very confused. There's no official news out about this. It really does look like Sweden could be saving them. It's a risk, to be sure. If Latvia were to beat Sweden on Tuesday, there'd be no tomorrow.

Elvis Merzlikins will get back in net for Latvia to start an elimination game against Sweden on Feb. 17 at Milano Cortina 2026. Here's how to watch.

Sweden’s Olympic adventure has reached a critical juncture at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, with seasoned blueliner Victor Hedman emphasizi.

The Buffalo Sabres star stands out as the x-factor as Sweden takes on Latvia.