Sweden secures a thrilling 5-3 victory over Slovakia in group B, with Joel Eriksson Ek, Adrian Kempe, and Elias Pettersson scoring for the Swedes. Despite Toronto Maple Leafs William Nylander and Oliver Ekman-Larssons participation, neither player contributed to the scoring. Slovakia fought back, with Juraj Slafkovsky and Martin Gernat tying the game, but Swedens Lucas Raymond scored the game-winner. The win leaves Sweden and Slovakia tied atop the group with a plus-two goal differential, setting up a nail-biting finish.