Euro Hockey Tour: Switzerland Suffers 4-2 Defeat Against Sweden
The Switzerland national ice hockey team suffered a 4-2 defeat against Sweden on November 7, 2026, marking their second loss at the Euro Hockey Tour in Helsinki, Finland. Jan Cadieux watched his squad slip behind early before mounting a brief middle-period challenge that ultimately fell apart under intense third-period pressure from the Tre Kronor.
Early Defensive Lapses Open the Door for Sweden
Sweden started the contest aggressively and capitalized on Swiss mistakes. Just eleven minutes into the opening period, a botched breakout attempt by the Swiss defense allowed Stjernborg to beat goaltender Ludovic Waeber. That early sequence mirrored defensive struggles from Thursday’s match against Finland.
Despite surrendering the opening goal, aside from that initial blemish, the Fribourg netminder played a solid game in front of his net for Jan Cadieux’s squad.
Special Teams Spark a Brief Swiss Revival
The second period brought a different intensity to the ice as the Swiss side tightened their structure. Capitalizing on a penalty assessed to Jacob De la Rose, Dominik Egli tied the game at 22 minutes with a precise shot through a heavy screen blocking the Swedish goaltender.
Momentum swung further toward the visitors five minutes later. While playing shorthanded during a four-on-five penalty kill, Sven Andrighetto delivered a crisp pass to Denis Malgin, who buried his chance to give the Helvetic selection a 2-1 lead. However, the Swiss failed to secure a subsequent power-play opportunity when De la Rose returned to the penalty box. Sweden took advantage of the shift in momentum when Adam Ollas Mattsson leveled the score at 37 minutes, erasing the Swiss advantage before the second intermission.
Third-Period Surge Overwhelms the Helvetic Defense
Rikard Grönborg’s players regained their momentum heading into the final frame, overwhelming the Swiss defensive zone with sustained pressure. Sweden generated 14 shots on goal during the third period, while the Swiss offense managed only three attempts.
Eriksson broke the deadlock at 47 minutes to put the Tre Kronor ahead 3-2. Sven Andrighetto nearly equalized moments later, but his shot rang off the goalpost. With the clock winding down, Rapperswil defenseman Jacob Larsson sealed the victory for Sweden at 57 minutes by scoring on a power play.
Next Steps on the Euro Hockey Tour Schedule
With a record of two losses in the current tournament, the Swiss selection prepares for their third and final match. The team will face the Czech Republic on Sunday at 13:30.
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