Zach Parise and Team USA clinched second seed in the Olympic tournament after a thrilling preliminary round that resulted in two blowout victories and a shootout win over Russia. Sweden takes the top seed heading into the elimination games since all three of their preliminary wins came in regulation. Team USA draws the winner of Czech Republic - Slovakia in the quarterfinals, and are on a collision course with Canada looking ahead to the semifinals. Looking way ahead to the Gold Medal Game, Team USA could face Sweden, Russia, Finland or one of the weaker teams in the case of a major upset.