2026 MWC: CAN 5 – SWE 3 (Preliminary)

May 14, 2026

Connor Brown scored the game-winner, Fraser Minten was named player of the game with two assists, and Canada beat Sweden 5-3 in its preliminary-round opener at the 2026 IIHF World Championship in Fribourg, Switzerland.

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Matt Zambonin | HHOF-IIHF Images

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