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

Goaltender Jacob Markstrom was the first off the ice at Sweden’s morning skate and appears set to start against Latvia Tuesday in the men’s Olympic hockey qualification round.

Victor Hedman thinks that Team Sweden needs to play more physically in order to win a very important Olympic quarterfinal against Team Latvia. Sweden's NHL-heavy roster is changing how they play to deal with Latvia's aggressive style as the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics get closer to elimination.

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.