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Nylander rescues Team Sweden from another Olympic upset

Toronto Maple Leafs star William Nylander rescued Team Sweden from a second-straight upset at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Feb 15, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team Sweden forward William Nylander (88) plays the puck against Team Finland in the second period during a 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey game at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images | Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Toronto Maple Leafs star William Nylander rescued Team Sweden in their opening match at the 2026 Winter Olympics, beating the host Italian side 5-2.