The two teams we unanimously picked to win Group B got wins in their first games at the World Cup of Hockey, as Sweden and North America now sit atop their group.

Sweden 2, Russia 1

No “King,” no problem for Sweden, as Jacob Markstrom made 27 saves in Tre Kronor’s 2-1 win over Russia.

The teams played an even first period, as neither team was able to find the back of the net. Markstrom, who got the nod in net after Henrik Lundqvist was a late scratch with an illness, made eight saves in the game’s opening frame, and looked comfortable behind Sweden’s strong blueline.