SwedenLivingWorld world_2_fill WorldBusiness BusinessSports sports-soccer SportsEntertainmentEntertain

Swedish Victory - Avoided Last Place

It was third time lucky for Tre Kronor in Four Nations. It was a win in the last meaningless match against the USA with 2–1 in TD Garden in Boston. Jesper Bratt scored the winning goal and Samuel Ersson played a great game.

» Published: February 18 2025

Swedish Victory - Avoided Last Place
Photo: Jonas Ekströmer/TT

Sweden thus passed Finland in the final table and finished third.

The team went through the tournament undefeated in regular playing time – two overtime losses – and finished on five points. As many as Canada.

But the win in the head-to-head meeting decided in Canada's favor.

Tre Kronor had lost their chance to reach the final on Monday evening when Canada defeated Finland 5–3 and took the second final spot.

Thus, the last match became meaningless for both teams.

USA had already won the group stage and was clear for the final, on Friday Swedish time. The team rested four players, including forward stars Matthew Tkachuk, who injured himself against Canada, goal king Auston Matthews, and goalie profile Connor Hellebuyck. Jake Oettinger, Dallas, replaced him in goal.

Moreover, Brady Tkachuk injured himself in the first period.

Sweden played without Mika Zibanejad and Rickard Rakell, who had fallen ill.

Samuel Ersson, Philadelphia, took his place in goal as Linus Ullmark felt unwell.

Bratt's beautiful goal

Sweden had, just like against Canada, a nightmare start to the match.

Already after 35 seconds, Chris Kreider scored 1–0 after a rebound.

But Sweden came back. Gustav Nyquist steered in the equalizer, and Jesper Bratt – the top-scoring Swede in NHL – finally got his reward and shot 2–1.

When you produce in the club team, you want to do it in the national team too. It's been a long time since I played in the national team, and I wear the jersey with pride, he said to Viaplay during the first period break.

Nyquist had to leave in the third period after blocking a shot with his left foot.

Ersson's great play

The big player was, however, Samuel Ersson, who made sure Sweden kept the lead also through the second period despite several sharp American chances.

Ersson, the second goalie in the World Championship last time, made several great saves and had help from the posts and crossbar as well.

Sweden's play in numerical superiority, a sorrow child in several championships, continued to be ineffective with few shots taken.

It hasn't resulted in a single goal in those situations during Four Nations, despite three opportunities against USA and six in total.

But there was still Swedish celebration of victory despite that.

Tags

TTT
By TTThis article has been altered and translated by Sweden Herald

More news

Test with hybrid grass at the national arena

Test with hybrid grass at the national arena

The Swedish Goalkeeping Icon is Thanked

The Swedish Goalkeeping Icon is Thanked

Armand Duplantis speaks out about Trump and the tense political climate

Armand Duplantis speaks out about Trump and the tense political climate

The National Team Doctor on Svahn: "Taking it very well"

The National Team Doctor on Svahn: "Taking it very well"

NHL Stars Return – Playing in Stockholm

NHL Stars Return – Playing in Stockholm

The players got a day off – "Many are worn out at this time of year"

The players got a day off – "Many are worn out at this time of year"

Johaug's turnaround – continues her career

Johaug's turnaround – continues her career

Swedish Medal Hope Misses World Championship

Swedish Medal Hope Misses World Championship

"I'll just play like I did at Tottenham"

"I'll just play like I did at Tottenham"

Got the club on the larynx: "Can breathe well"

Got the club on the larynx: "Can breathe well"

After the Horror Crash – Forced to Retire

After the Horror Crash – Forced to Retire

Messi injured – to miss crucial matches in the World Championship qualifiers

Messi injured – to miss crucial matches in the World Championship qualifiers

Champion Ill - Misses Competitions

Champion Ill - Misses Competitions

Rubensson's tough year: "Will always be a sorrow"

Rubensson's tough year: "Will always be a sorrow"

Nylander dominated in Toronto's rout

Nylander dominated in Toronto's rout

Anger in AIK after loss: "So damn irritated"

Anger in AIK after loss: "So damn irritated"

Växjö Shut Out Örebro – Larsson Sank Old Team

Växjö Shut Out Örebro – Larsson Sank Old Team

Rosengård best in town – on to the semifinals

Rosengård best in town – on to the semifinals

Elanga on Tomasson: "A fantastic person"

Elanga on Tomasson: "A fantastic person"

Premier League Striker: "Close to Death"

Premier League Striker: "Close to Death"

Malmgren to miss European Championship - talent replaces

Malmgren to miss European Championship - talent replaces

Criticism of new rule: "Will cause trouble"

Criticism of new rule: "Will cause trouble"

The Best Striker in the Premier League

The Best Striker in the Premier League

After the scandals – boxing gets a new Olympic chance

After the scandals – boxing gets a new Olympic chance

Sent 200 offensive texts to Frida Karlsson

Sent 200 offensive texts to Frida Karlsson

17-year-old's super time – challenges Bolt

17-year-old's super time – challenges Bolt

The Stars' Fraud: Hairspray and Glue

The Stars' Fraud: Hairspray and Glue

Injured Gyökeres misses the gathering: "Had problems"

Injured Gyökeres misses the gathering: "Had problems"

The season is over for Svahn - a setback for Sundling

The season is over for Svahn - a setback for Sundling

"Became "Chinese" last week – plays World Championship qualifying"

"Became "Chinese" last week – plays World Championship qualifying"

Star back in Colorado – had to pay the bill

Star back in Colorado – had to pay the bill

Got Criticism – but Three Seasons Were Enough for Gold

Got Criticism – but Three Seasons Were Enough for Gold

Disaster for Rune in the final: "That's life"

Disaster for Rune in the final: "That's life"

Talent injured in United's rout

Talent injured in United's rout

New Sensation: 17-year-old wins Indian Wells

New Sensation: 17-year-old wins Indian Wells

Modo won again – after a thriller against HV71

Modo won again – after a thriller against HV71

Kamga's success - victory and world's best performance of the year

Kamga's success - victory and world's best performance of the year

Malmö to Cup Final after Extra Time Drama

Malmö to Cup Final after Extra Time Drama

Isak the hero when Newcastle won the league cup final

Isak the hero when Newcastle won the league cup final

Malmö to Cup Final after Extra Time Drama

Malmö to Cup Final after Extra Time Drama