Hugo Havelid made 21 saves, and Noah Ostlund and Tom Willander scored for Sweden. Mathis Rousseau made 22 saves for Canada, but it was the first time Canada had been shut out in a World Juniors.
Adam Engström missed out on the World Juniors in Gothenburg due to turning 20 last November. Chatting in Ängelholm, he felt nostalgic about his former teammates' prospects, expecting a tight battle between the hosts, the U.S., and Canada. Surprised to hear Canada branded as the underdog, he was taken aback.
But shocker alert! Canada faced a tough time, losing 2-0 to the powerhouse Swedish team, despite the scoreline not mirroring the vast gameplay gap. 🤯
Sweden asserted dominance early, scoring in the second minute of the middle period, leaving Canadian defenders scrambling. Despite goalie Mathis Rousseau's stellar saves, the offense struggled against the Swedish might. 🥅🔒
The third period saw no Canadian breakthrough. Even a potential penalty was overturned after a video review. 😞
Sweden, boasting ten first-round picks, maintained their clean sheet. Canada gears up to battle Germany next while Sweden aims for a perfect run against Finland. The tournament continues to heat up! 🏆🔥 🏒