After Vancouver Canucks forward Jannik Hansen and defenseman Luca Sbisa lost their first two pre-tournament games with Team Europe against Team North America, everyone was sure they would be the worst team in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. After two of three games played in the preliminary round, however, they are one of just two teams that have clinched a spot in the semifinals.
Team Sweden isn’t quite there yet, but a lot would have to go wrong for them to miss the next round.
Sweden Shouldn’t Lose
On Tuesday, Sweden beat their biggest rivals, Team Finland, with a 2-0 score.