Overview
- Gavin McKenna accidentally scored into his own net on a delayed penalty to give Sweden a late first‑period lead.
- Tij Iginla tied the game and Braeden Cootes put Canada ahead in the second after a Brady Martin takeaway and a Harrison Brunicke backdoor pass.
- Jack Berglund pulled Sweden level with a shorthanded breakaway early in the third and later added an empty‑netter after stripping McKenna.
- Ivar Stenberg netted Sweden’s first 5‑on‑5 goal of the pre‑tournament for the winner as Canada’s power play struggled again.
- Goaltender Love Härenstam and defender Leo Sahlin Wallenius provided key stability for Sweden, Brady Martin emerged as Canada’s top forward through two games, and the teams next play Dec. 23 against Denmark (Canada) and Switzerland (Sweden) in Minnesota.