Lars Johansson made his World Cup debut against Germany, at the age of 35. And he did it with a vengeance, in the first period he shined and saved nine finishes from Germany.
– It was quite nice to get some pucks on him and get into it right away, says Lasse Johansson to SVT Sport.
He was praised by SVT's expert Mikael Renberg after his debut.
"If Lasse hadn't played such a good game, Germany would have scored a goal and then Sweden could very well have lost this game, Lasse makes a great game, especially in the first period.
Renberg also says that Johansson feels like a first goalkeeper and that he therefore stood the premiere match.
"But I think Wallstedt (Jesper) will be standing next game," Renberg said.
Does not see himself as the first goalkeeper: "I think both should get the chance"
Jesper Wallstedt, currently playing for the Iowa Wild of the AHL, is Sweden's second goaltender in the tournament.
Is it realistic to think you're going to stand every game?
– No, I don't think so, says Johansson and elaborates:
"Of course you have to split it over seven group games and get a few games each and see who is hottest, but of course that's the goal, but there should be a healthy and good competitive situation and I think both should get the chance to fight for the place at the end.
On Sunday, Tre Kronor will play its second match in the World Cup, against Austria.