Top Ad
I DIG Radio
www.idigradio.com
Listen live to the best music from around the world!
I DIG Style
www.idigstyle.com
Learn about the latest fashion styles and more...

Sweden hands United States first 4 Nations loss

Written by 
Published in Hockey
Monday, 17 February 2025 21:27

BOSTON -- Sweden rallied after falling behind just 35 seconds into the game and Samuel Ersson made 31 saves Monday night to beat the United States 2-1 in the 4 Nations Face-Off round-robin finale, handing the title game-bound Americans their first loss of the tournament.

The nightcap meant nothing to either the Americans or Swedes: The U.S. had already clinched a spot in Thursday night's championship game against Canada, which beat Finland earlier Monday, and Sweden needed Canada to falter to have a chance of making the final.

With some fans wearing powdered wigs and colonial-era tricorn hats, the Boston crowd bellowed "The Star-Spangled Banner" before the game -- a response to the Canadians who booed the U.S. national anthem before the early matchups in Montreal. Chants of "U-S-A!" rang out through the TD Garden in the final minutes, with goalie Jake Oettinger pulled for an extra skater, but the Americans couldn't beat Ersson to force overtime.

Chris Kreider gave the Americans the lead in the opening minute, but Gustav Nyquist tied it a dozen minutes later, and Jesper Bratt gave Sweden the lead with less than a minute remaining in the first period. The next two periods remained scoreless despite the Americans having an overall 32-23 edge in shots on goal.

The Americans reached the final by winning their first two round-robin games, against Canada and Finland. The North American rivals will have a change to reprise the fight-filled round-robin matchup that was the most-watched non-Stanley Cup Final hockey game since 2019.

The Americans started the game a player down with Auston Matthews out, and then Brady Tkachuk left in the second period after colliding with Ersson in the crease. More disappointing for the Boston fans was Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy being scratched from the lineup.

Read 77 times

Soccer

Szczesny on smoking: Don't follow my example

Szczesny on smoking: Don't follow my example

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBarcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny told ESPN he has lost his ba...

Barcelona's Szczesny: Outspoken, unorthodox, on course for his best-ever season

Barcelona's Szczesny: Outspoken, unorthodox, on course for his best-ever season

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBARCELONA -- Wojciech Szczesny wouldn't have believed you if you'd...

Source: Bayern's Müller rejects Cincinnati offer

Source: Bayern's Müller rejects Cincinnati offer

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBayern Munich midfielder/forward Thomas Müller has rejected a contr...

2026 FIFA


2028 LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC

UEFA

2024 PARIS OLYMPIC


Basketball

The fishing ad that foreshadowed this incredible resurgence from Kawhi Leonard

The fishing ad that foreshadowed this incredible resurgence from Kawhi Leonard

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe video Kawhi Leonard released across social media on Dec. 27 was...

Mavs coach Kidd joins Everton ownership group

Mavs coach Kidd joins Everton ownership group

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNBA Hall of Famer and Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has jo...

Baseball

Twins' Lewis ready to start rehab assignment

Twins' Lewis ready to start rehab assignment

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis will begin...

Nats activate All-Star Abrams off injured list

Nats activate All-Star Abrams off injured list

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsWASHINGTON -- All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams rejoined the Nationals f...

Sports Leagues

  • FIFA

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association
  • NBA

    National Basketball Association
  • ATP

    Association of Tennis Professionals
  • MLB

    Major League Baseball
  • ITTF

    International Table Tennis Federation
  • NFL

    Nactional Football Leagues
  • FISB

    Federation Internationale de Speedball

About Us

I Dig® is a leading global brand that makes it more enjoyable to surf the internet, conduct transactions and access, share, and create information.  Today I Dig® attracts millions of users every month.r

 

Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: www.idig.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Affiliated