Switzerland defeated Sweden 3-1 in regulation at the World Championship, breaking open a 1-1 tie with a decisive second period. Two goals in a span of four minutes early in the middle frame turned the game in Switzerland's favor.
Sweden opened the scoring at 7:00 of the first period on a goal by Linus Karlsson, assisted by Emil Heineman. Roman Josi answered for Switzerland at 14:00, assisted by Denis Malgin, to send the game to the first intermission tied 1-1. In the second period, Switzerland took control as Malgin scored the go-ahead goal at 33:00 from Josi, and Calvin Thurkauf added an insurance tally at 37:00 from Nico Hischier. Neither team scored in the third period.
Swiss defenseman Roman Josi had a goal and an assist in the win, while goaltending held firm after the second-period surge.