The Facts
- Sweden has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).
- Italy is going through a series of losses (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
- Sweden may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
- In this match, Sweden is the clear favorite.
- There will not play in Sweden: Harenstam L. (Off the roster) Hedqvist I. (Off the roster) Heed T. (Off the roster)
- There will not play in Italy: Furlong C. (Off the roster)
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Sweden won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 26:4. (average 5.2:0.8).
Draw
Play OffsQuarter-finals
| 1 | Switzerland (A1) | Sweden (B4) | 3 : 1 |
| 2 | Norway (B2) | Latvia (A3) | 2 : 0 |
| 3 | Canada (B1) | USA (A4) | 4 : 0 |
| 4 | Finland (A2) | Czech Republic (B3) | 4 : 1 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Switzerland (A1) | Norway (B2) | 6 : 0 |
| 2 | Canada (B1) | Finland (A2) | 2 : 4 |
Final
| 1 | Switzerland (A1) | Finland (A2) | 0 : 1 |
3rd place
| 2 | Canada (B1) | Norway (B2) | 2 : 3 |
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