BOSTON — Team Sweden did not lose in regulation during the 4 Nations Face-Off. The Swedes beat Team USA on Monday, albeit in a zero-meaning game for both teams, by a 2-1 score. Samuel Ersson, who did not make the initial roster, stopped 31 of 32 shots to give Sweden some swagger heading into the 2026 Olympics.

Sweden rallied after falling behind just 35 seconds into the game and Samuel Ersson made 31 saves to beat the U.S. in the round-robin finale.

Sweden rallied after falling behind just 35 seconds into the game and beat the United States 2-1 in the 4 Nations Face-Off round-robin finale

Sweden and the United States square off in the round-robin finale of the 4 Nations Face-Off in Boston. Team USA has already clinched a spot in the championship game on Thursday. Register for The Athletic and follow our hockey reporters for the latest news and analysis.