Jonas Andersson has several positive things in Tre Kronor's effort against the Czech Republic, which he is happy to highlight.
Above all, he pays tribute to the defenders and goalkeeper Magnus Hellberg.
- The defense game works and the slopes show that Sweden has the tournament's best back crew.
Hellberg made several spectacular saves and instilled confidence, says the expert.
There have been question marks surrounding the Swedish goal scorer, but against the Czech Republic it came loose with five hits.
- Five goals against the Czech Republic is strong and it gives the confidence needed in the future.
Also important with powerplay where there are two goals and lots of dangerous goal chances.
Beating the other expected top teams in the group is important to have an easier journey later in the tournament.
- This victory is important.
Everyone remembers what happened last year when Sweden went out in the group and also considering what the groups look like.
It is an incredible advantage to avoid Canada and Switzerland in a quarter final, says Andersson who believes that the Czech Republic can do more than what they showed against Sweden:
- The Czech Republic is a disappointment.
They play far too passively and defensively in the first two periods.
I expect that their national team captain Kari Jalonen will make changes.
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ISHOCKEY WC: Second straight WC victory for Sweden Photo: Bildbyrån