Canada given a double minor after this high-stick by Fraser Minten.#WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/gHlYHVBi2P
– TSN (@TSN_Sports) December 29, 2023
![Sweden whitewash Canada to win Group A](https://cdn.buminteractif.com/2023/12/mathis-rousseau-613x450.jpg)
No goals were scored in the first period, but Fraser Minten opened the door to one of the tournament’s best numerical advantages.
The Leafs’ hopeful received a four-minute penalty for his raised stick.
The Swedes didn’t score, thanks to Canadian goalkeeper Mathis Rousseau.
So good even The King is impressed.
So good even The King is impressed. #WorldJuniors | #MondialJuniorpic.twitter.com/TJX4UPrZze
– Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) December 29, 2023
Henrik Lundqvist couldn’t believe his eyes.
They are calling him BIG GAME TOM!
Tom Willander opens the scoring for Sweden!
: IIHF pic.twitter.com/3ZV5CxQehe
– Faber (@ChrisFaber39) December 29, 2023
After Mathis Rousseau makes another outstanding save, Noah Östlund finds the back of the net to double Sweden’s lead.#WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/J5hp7TEkHr
– TSN (@TSN_Sports) December 29, 2023
I just hope Owen Beck is alright. pic.twitter.com/cexsxony9r
– Matt Drake (@DrakeMT) December 29, 2023