The 26-year-old was like a wall and lined up fine rescues when Minnesota salvaged the victory. Out of 39 shoots, the Swede saved 38, of which a penalty.
– You just try to breathe as much as possible and talk to each other to calm down the game. It was close sometimes, says Filip Gustavsson after the match.
The effort comes very timely for Tre Kronor, which is set against Canada in just over a week in Four Nations. Sweden suffered a heavy setback last week when first goalkeeper Jacob Markström suffered an injury that causes him to miss the tournament.
– It was the kind of match when spring goalkeeper really had to fight in crowded situations and tumultuous situations and Filip did a really nice job, says coach John Hynes according to Aftonbladet.