BOSTON — Team Sweden did not lose in regulation during the 4 Nations Face-Off. The Swedes beat Team USA on Monday, albeit in a zero-meaning game for both teams, by a 2-1 score. Samuel Ersson, who did not make the initial roster, stopped 31 of 32 shots to give Sweden some swagger heading into the 2026 Olympics.

Sweden rallied after falling behind just 35 seconds into the game and Samuel Ersson made 31 saves to beat the U.S. in the round-robin finale.

Sweden rallied after falling behind just 35 seconds into the game and beat the United States 2-1 in the 4 Nations Face-Off round-robin finale

The players showed they care despite the meaningless stakes and Sweden earned its first victory of the tournament.

Sweden defeated Team USA at TD Garden in 4-Nations Face-Off round-robin play, though the result meant nothing to either team.