Sweden sweeps aside USA and Poland in world championships

Two wins from two for Sweden in the 2024 IIHF World Ice Hockey Championship.

Erik Karlsson gratuleras av lagkamraterna i båset efter sitt 3–0-mål i segermatchen mot Polen.

Erik Karlsson gratuleras av lagkamraterna i båset efter sitt 3–0-mål i segermatchen mot Polen.

Foto: Björn Larsson Rosvall/TT

Ishockey2024-05-13 11:38

Sweden have started well in the World Championships, thrashing USA 5-2 on Friday, and easing past Poland 5-1 last night, despite being a little complacent after scoring two goals against minnow Poland in just over 6 minutes. Poland netted one goal in the third but ultimately fell 5-1. This was Sweden's first match-up with Poland in the World Championships for 34 years.

Sweden's next challenge comes against Germany on Monday night.