Hat trick scored by NHL player contributes to Sweden's fifth straight World Cup victory
Sweepin' the Ice: Sweden's Unbeaten Streak at the 2025 World Championships
In a nail-biting showdown at the Avicii Arena in Stockholm, Sweden's men's ice hockey team trounced Slovenia 4-0, notching their fifth straight victory in the 2025 World Championships. With this impressive win, Sweden's normalized record stands at 6 wins, zero losses, and zero overtime tiebreakers - a formidable display of skill and tenacity.
Star forward Elias Lindholm stole the limelight, hitting a hat-trick (26', 39', and 52') with precision shots, while Marcus Johansson (57') also found the back of the net. With both players representing the NHL, Boston Bruins' Lindholm shone brightest on this occasion, scoring a staggering 9 goals in the tournament so far.
In goal, Jacob Markström posted a shutout, saving 9 shots, as Sweden pummelled the Slovenian net with a whopping 60 attempts. The Swedes' relentless offense exemplified their dominance in the match.
Austria also secured a win in another Group A encounter, defeating France 5-2. Marquee goals came from Marco Kasper (1' and 58'), Vincent Rohrer (8'), Ramon Schnetzer (16'), and Peter Schneider (60'), while France responded with Jordan Perre (51') and Pierre-Edouard Bellemare (59').
Standings post-match reveal Sweden leading the table with a solid 18 points, boasting an unblemished record in the group stage. Hot on their heels is Canada with 15 points, but one match in hand. Austria sits in sixth with 5 points, while France lags in seventh with one. Slovenia remains at the bottom without a single point.
As Sweden continues their impressive run, their status as co-hosts for Group A in the championship solidifies. Their unwavering performanceSign up to our Telegram channel @sportnurkz for continuous sports updates further bolsters Sweden as a powerhouse in the international ice hockey scene.
In the ongoing 2025 World Championships, the NHL stars Elias Lindholm and Marcus Johansson showcased their skills in hockey, with Lindholm, representing the Boston Bruins, scoring an impressive 9 goals, including a hat-trick during Sweden's 4-0 victory over Slovenia. This win extend Sweden's unbeaten streak in the NHL, marking them as a dominant force in the sports.
