Round Robin: Sweden vs USA
- Location: TD Garden (Boston, MA)
- Time: Monday, February 17, 8:00 p.m. ET | Where to Watch: TNT
- Spread: USA -1.5 | Moneyline: USA -225 | Total: 5.5
For the first time in this tournament, the USA's offense will be tested against the defensive-minded Swedes.
Despite their best efforts, the States will struggle to penetrate Sweden's attacking zone, and Sweden's goalies will be up to the task when they do. An opportunistic attack will give the visitors a lead late in the game. Special teams scoring will be the difference, allowing the USA to pull even before heading into overtime.
This will be another low-scoring, tight-checking affair for the Swedes. An overtime winner puts USA at the front of the pack, helping them secure the top seed heading into the Final.
Predicted Outcome: USA 3 - Sweden 2 (OT)
