Sweden claimed gold at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship for the first time since 2012. The team won all seven games during the tournament and outshone the heavy favorites from Team USA. In the finals, Swedish youngsters faced another European nation. Czechia lost 4-2. The Philadelphia Flyers prospect and Team Sweden captain, Jack Berglund, recorded three goals and seven assists in seven contests. Scandinavians have built a powerhouse and enjoyed their third gold at the World Juniors. They have previously won in 1981 and 2012.
It wasn’t the most compelling tournament for the Florida Panthers and their fans.