It was in the first period that Oliver Ekman-Larsson got a shot on the foot.
It got so bad that he limped off the ice and did not play anymore during that period.
For the second period he was still back and could finish the match.
Later in the match, he received a Czech elbow in the face.
He started to bleed and after the match he came to the mixed zone with a big pork chop.
- It was a lot, a tough day at work.
But it feels good.
I came back and played, so there should be no danger.
This is how it should be.
Then you know you are alive, says Ekman-Larsson.
He also praises the Swedish team's performance.
- It is easy to play when the team plays well.
We have fun out there and a high energy.
Have you seen yourself in the mirror now after the match?
- I do not have it and I do not want to either.
It's just as well that I do not, says the team captain and laughs.