Tre Kronor Dominates Denmark, Young Viggo Björck Makes History at 2026 Hockey World Championship

Sweden's national ice hockey team, Tre Kronor, bounced back impressively in their second 2026 Hockey World Championship match against Denmark, leading 5-1 after two periods. This comes after their opening match loss to Canada, where they fought hard but ultimately fell 5-3. Against Denmark in Fribourg, Switzerland, the team displayed a strong offensive performance, particularly from their first line, led by rising star Viggo Björck.

Björck, at just 18 years and 67 days old, scored a goal assisted by Ivar Stenberg, making him the youngest goal scorer in Tre Kronor's World Championship history. This highlight underscores Sweden's infusion of young talent as they prepare for the remainder of the Euro Hockey Tour and the tournament running through May 31, 2026. NHL player Carl Grundström also made his debut in this match, lending competitive promise to the roster.

In their opening game, Tre Kronor encountered a tough opponent in Canada, trailing 0-2 after the first period and managing to rally to a 3-3 tie before a pivotal moment—Jakob Silfverberg's broken stick—allowed Canada to seal a 5-3 victory. Despite that setback, defenseman Mattias Ekholm praised the team's second-period resilience and expressed optimism for upcoming matches.

Denmark, who was missing its first-choice goalie Frederik Dichow due to injury, struggled to keep pace. Sweden, with Arvid Söderblom starting as goalie this match, dominated the ice, asserting themselves as favorites with a strong chance to secure points in the championship.

The match was broadcast on Viaplay, which holds exclusive rights for the tournament. As the championship progresses, Tre Kronor aims to capitalize on this momentum, showcasing a blend of promising young players and experienced talent as they compete in Switzerland through the end of May.