Five different players scored for the Americans, who outshot Sweden 31-14 in the semifinal played in Milan, Italy. Cayla Barnes opened the scoring with Kelly Pannek and Lee Stecklein assisting, while Taylor Heise, Kendall Coyne Schofield and Hayley Scamurra added key goals in a dominant second period.
USA will face either Canada or Switzerland in the gold medal game on Thursday, continuing their quest for Olympic glory.