Lundqvist out, Markstrom in for Sweden vs. Russia
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Sweden's star goalie Henrik Lundqvist is not dressing for Sunday's World Cup opener against Russia due to sickness.
Henrik Lundqvist is sick and will not play, per Team Sweden PR. #WCH2016
— Dan Rosen (@drosennhl) September 18, 2016
Jacob Markstrom got the start, while Jhonas Enroth is serving as the backup.
Markstrom appeared in six games for Sweden at the 2016 World Championship, recording a save percentage of .896.
Sweden boasts one of the best defensive corps in the tournament, but a loss to Russia would certainly spell trouble with regards to advancing to the semifinal round.
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