After 44 seconds, William Nylander was expelled after a high club in the face of Nathan Mackinnon.
Twelve seconds later, Mackinnon – NHL’s points king this season – made the first goal of the tournament assisted by Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid.
Canada’s mentioned powerplay formation delivered directly.
After eleven minutes, Sweden still had not had a shot on goal, and shortly thereafter, Brad Marchand increased to 2-0.
Three Kronor did not keep up with Canada’s high pace in the first period, but moved up after the break and Jonas Brodin reduced. But when the blue -yellow pressed for a receipt, Sidney countered and was behind Canada’s 3-1 at the end of others.
An early reduction of Adrian Kempe gave new life in the match at the beginning of the third, and it became silent in a crowded Bell Center (21,105 spectators) when Joel Eriksson Ek acknowledged 3-3 with about ten minutes left on the clock.
By extension, Mitch Marner decided to 4-3 for Canada.
The next match will be on Saturday night, 19.00 Swedish time, against Finland.
The text is updated.