Gustavsson nailed it again and made 39 incredible saves, which was his second shutout this season and eighth in his NHL career. His statistics so far place him among the top goalkeepers in the league and make him increasingly relevant for the Vezina Trophy award.
So far, three Swedish goalkeepers – Pelle Lindbergh, Henrik Lundqvist, and Linus Ullmark – have been named the league's best goalkeeper.
The guys blocked a lot of shots too, it was a really great effort from the whole team, says Gustavsson according to Aftonbladet.
Teammate Joel Eriksson Ek set up the only goal of the match by Kirill Kaprizov, a player in the absolute top of the NHL's scoring league.
Karlsson's sharp reply
Pittsburgh's Erik Karlsson also took three points in the form of assists from last night's win over Vancouver. The meeting ended 5–4, Pittsburgh's Swedish forward Rickard Rakell scored one of the goals.
Pittsburgh led 5–1 before Vancouver caught up.
It was through the start that we won, they played yesterday too and were a bit on their heels in the first period, and then we were really good, says Erik Karlsson to Aftonbladet.
Very nice, of course, all wins are very important for us. We are a better team than we have shown. Then it's like it is and we have ourselves to blame. But I hope we can turn it around.
Karlsson also took the opportunity to give a reply – and a jab – to Johan Garpenlöv. The former national team captain, now an expert commentator at P4 radiosporten, does not want to see the veteran defender in Tre Kronor in the upcoming Four Nations.
It was a bit unnecessary, one might think. But that's up to him. It's lucky he doesn't have anything to say about it anymore. It's his merit that we are at the bottom of the ranking and get the worst dressing rooms, haha, says Karlsson to Aftonbladet.
Played in February
Sweden, Canada, the USA, and Finland will play the tournament, which will be decided in Boston and Montreal on February 12-20.
Detroit Swede Lucas Raymond decided against Calgary by shooting 2–1 in a numerical superiority in overtime.
Elias Lindholm was credited with three goal-scoring passes when his Boston defeated New York Islanders 6–3.
