Tre Kronor Triumphs Over Switzerland 4-2 in Euro Hockey Tour Nocco Hockey Games

Tre Kronor secured a hard-fought 4-2 victory against Switzerland in their second match of the 2026 Euro Hockey Tour's Nocco Hockey Games, held in Helsinki. The win bolsters Sweden's standing in the tournament and sets up a crucial final showdown against Finland.

Sweden opened the scoring at 10:04 of the first period, with Victor Stjernborg giving them an initial lead. However, Switzerland fought back, equalizing during a power play through Dominik Egli, and soon took the lead with Denis Malgin scoring while the Swiss were shorthanded. Facing a 1-2 deficit, Sweden rallied in the second period, with Adam Ollas Mattsson netting the equalizer at the 37-minute mark.

The decisive moment came early in the third period at 47 minutes, when Filip Eriksson scored the go-ahead goal following assists from Jack Berglund and Emil Bemström. Jacob Larsson then extended the lead to 4-2 with a power-play goal, sealing the victory for Sweden.

This marks coach Rikard Grönborg's second win in the tournament, with Sweden now having accumulated five points from two matches. The team's ability to come from behind demonstrates resilience, but their prior struggles with defending leads and conceding during power plays suggest that maintaining consistency will be key going forward.

The upcoming final game against Finland, who previously defeated Switzerland and will first face the Czech Republic, will determine the Nocco Hockey Games champion. This encounter is anticipated to be a stern test of Sweden's performance over the full three periods.

The match was hosted in Helsinki with Swedish commentary by Linus Eklund and Jonas Andersson, exclusively for a Swedish audience. The victory is an encouraging sign for Tre Kronor as they maintain a competitive edge in this international hockey event.