Americans capitalize on power play to defeat Sweden in WJHC exhibition
Team USA cashed in on the man advantage to top Sweden in Friday's pre-tournament contest ahead of the World Junior Hockey Championship.
Casey Mittelstadt and Kailer Yamamoto picked up the power-play markers for the Americans, while fellow forward Trent Frederic provided the insurance with an empty-net goal to secure the victory for the Americans.
Mittelstadt also added an assist on Yamamoto's power-play tally, who buried a rebound by Swedish 'keeper Filip Gustavsson.
New Jersey Devils prospect Fabian Zetterlund scored Sweden's lone goal, beating netminder Jake Oettinger.
Goaltender Jeremy Swayman, a draft pick of the Boston Bruins, replaced Oettinger midway through the game and was unbeatable in the game's second half.
See the full boxscore here:
| Period | Team | Score | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA | 1-0 | Casey Mittelstadt |
| 1 | SWE | 1-1 | Fabian Zetterlund |
| 3 | USA | 2-1 | Kailer Yamamoto |
| 3 | USA | 3-1 | Trent Frederic |