"Nylander registered a primary assist on Sweden's lone goal during a 4-1 loss to Finland on Friday. Slovakia currently sits atop the group with two regulation wins, in pole position for an automatic berth to the quarterfinals. The three group winners, along the best second-ranked team will secure the four berths to the quarterfinals, while the remaining eight teams will face off in a one-game elimination playoff."
"Although Nylander has been a focal point of Sweden's offence through two games, he has missed two practices due to maintenance. "It's the first time I've had to manage something like this. It's no problem. Great staff here, and at home in Toronto, so they help me out," Nylander said to TSN's Mark Masters. Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson has played sparingly during Sweden's first two games."
Sweden fell 4-1 to Finland with Nylander recording a primary assist on Sweden's lone goal. Slovakia leads the group after two regulation wins and currently holds a strong chance for an automatic quarterfinal berth. The tournament advances the three group winners plus the best second-ranked team directly to the quarterfinals; the remaining eight teams play a one-game elimination playoff. Nylander has been a central offensive figure but missed two practices for maintenance and said the team and Toronto staff are helping him manage it. Oliver Ekman-Larsson has seen limited ice time and described his role as supportive while preparing for the next game. Finland will face Italy, and the United States, led by Auston Matthews, plays Denmark.
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