Sweden Edges Out U.S. in Tight 4 Nations Face-Off Clash
In a tightly contested match at TD Garden in Boston, Sweden edged out the United States 2-1 in the final round-robin game of the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament on February 17, 2025. The victory marked Sweden’s first win in the tournament, while the U.S. had already secured a spot in the championship game against Canada, set for Thursday night.
The game was a defensive battle, with Sweden’s goaltender Samuel Ersson stealing the show, making 30 saves to keep the U.S. at bay. Jesper Bratt scored the game-winning goal for Sweden with just 55.1 seconds left in the first period, while Gustav Nyquist tied the game earlier in the period. Chris Kreider opened the scoring for the U.S. just 35 seconds into the game, but the Americans couldn’t capitalize on their opportunities despite outshooting Sweden 28-21.
The U.S. faced significant challenges, including injuries to key players. Brady Tkachuk sustained a lower-body injury in the first period and did not return, while Matthew Tkachuk and Auston Matthews were already sidelined. This left the U.S. with only 10 forwards for most of the game. Despite the setbacks, the crowd remained energized, with loud “USA, USA” chants echoing throughout the arena.
The loss did not affect the U.S. standings, as they had already clinched a spot in the final. However, the game highlighted Sweden’s resilience and ability to play spoiler, even without a chance to advance. The U.S. will now turn its attention to the highly anticipated rematch against Canada, which promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the tournament.
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