On Saturday, Tre Kronor will face the USA.

However, no William Nylander will be seen on the ice.

- He lands when we have a match so it will be difficult for him to play.

At the earliest against Norway, says national team captain Johan Garpenlöv with a laugh.

However, the reinforcement Linus Ullmark can be ready for play.

- I'm happy to stand.

Every chance I get, I take it, says the NHL goalkeeper.

Plays aggressively

- The United States is good too.

They have x number of players who are leaders in their teams away in the NHL.

I have come across them a number of times as well.

Would not say that you have a close eye on them on European ice, but some trends absolutely.

Then it is different, above all, to play in national teams versus club teams, says Ullmark about the opposition.

An aggressive United States awaits.

In the first four matches, the team has been noted for 67 minutes of suspension, second most in the entire World Cup behind Norway (89).

- There are NHL players right through in their squad.

So far, they have played quite aggressively and taken a lot of expulsions, so we'll see if it continues like that.

We have respect for the United States, of course, and will be prepared for them, says Garpenlöv.

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Nylander ready for the WC: "Very happy that he is coming" Photo: TT

"A damn good match"

Chicago's Erik Gustafsson is looking forward to a tough match.

- It will be a damn good match.

Big guys, drive fast.

There will be a little more NHL hockey out there.

It will be a fun match to play.

- Seth Jones is one of the league's best defenders, he shows it day in and day out over there.

Then they have a lot of younger players who are on their way up and can become bigger players.

They have a very good team so we have to be prepared when the puck is released, says Gustafsson.

In the event of a full-time victory against the USA, Sweden is ready for the playoffs, with two matches left to play.

SEE ALSO: Sweden won the group final against Finland after penalties

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Sweden won against Finland.

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