Latvia is seen by many as the worst team in Sweden's Olympic group.
Despite that, the premiere match for Tre Kronor was shaky.
Sweden had a 3-0 lead with four minutes left of the second period before Latvia reduced.
SVT Sports expert Jonas Andersson believes that Sweden should have controlled the match in a better way.
- Now there are some unnecessary expulsions and all of a sudden it is 3-2 and really really close and shaky at the end, unnecessary, he says.
The game in numerical superiority worked for Tre Kronor, even if you only score one goal.
But something that does not impress according to Jonas Andersson is the boxplay game.
- It was less good, two goals conceded.
It is not possible to have a bad boxplay if you want to go far, that is the key, he says.
"Lack of respect in the match when they play that way"
- It is early in the tournament, Sweden has an experienced team.
But I think they behave a little carelessly and almost a little lack of respect in the match when they play that way in the end.
There comes a chance from nowhere with one second left where Lasse Johansson gets to make a giant save, so close it is actually a draw.
But despite dramatic final minutes, Jonas Andersson views Sweden's medal chances positively.
- But I know myself, a premiere match in a tournament is difficult and Sweden still wins.
I do not think we should be too critical.
But it is not possible to blame anything now, everyone is healthy, says Andersson.
According to the expert, three players who stood out during the premiere match were Henrik Tömmernes, Lucas Wallmark and goalkeeper Lasse Johansson.
- Wallmark was the player I was hoping for and he looked good today.
We have to lift Lasse Johansson even though he concedes two goals.