The Czech Republic shocked Sweden with three quick goals. A video-reviewed goal then came to determine when Tre Kronor fell with the goal, 3–4, in the key match. "Of course you get frustrated as a goalkeeper," Magnus Hellberg told SVT Sport.

Tre Kronor had hoped for star reinforcement for the World Cup squad from both Toronto's William Nylander and Los Angeles's Adrian Kempe. Now manager Sam Hallam confirms that none of them will join the squad. Leo Carlsson has also declined, according to information to SVT Sport.