The forward star from New York Rangers missed Sweden's group final against Canada, 3–5, on Tuesday evening due to illness.
But the tone was positive on Wednesday.
He's feeling well. He'll join the team this evening, says Hallam.
Zibanejad was kept out of the team.
New addition William Karlsson, Vegas, was struck by cramp in the match against Canada – his first World Championship match after arrival – and was not available to the media after the match.
On Wednesday, he came with reassuring news.
It was in the beginning of the third period I started feeling it and it cramped in the end, says he.
William Karlsson had the most playing time of all in Tre Kronor against Canada, but the center in the first line appreciated it despite the long journey and nine-hour time difference.
One shouldn't complain about ice time, it was fun to play and if there's any match you should get cramp in, it was probably this one, says he.
Sweden's match against the Czech Republic is played on Thursday evening at 8:20 pm.
