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Karlsson pocketed two assists in Sweden's 5-3 win over Slovakia in Olympic round-robin action Saturday.

Both helpers for the veteran blueliner came in the third period as Sweden tried to pad its lead to earn a bye to the quarterfinals, which will likely come down to a goal differential tiebreaker. Karlsson has three points, all assists, through three games in his first Olympic appearance.

Raymond scored a goal and added two assists, one on the power play, in Sweden's 5-3 win over Slovakia in Olympic round-robin play Saturday.

The big performance from the Red Wings winger locked up a 2-1 record in the preliminary round for Sweden. However, Raymond's slashing penalty late in the third period led to a Slovakia power-play goal that might end up costing Tre Kronor a bye to the quarterfinals due to goal differential. Raymond has a goal and four points through his first three Olympic games.

Pettersson scored two goals, one the game-winner, in Sweden's 5-3 victory over Slovakia in Olympic round-robin play Saturday.

After putting Sweden in the lead for good with a tally late in the second period, Pettersson made it 4-2 midway through the third. The points were the first of the tournament for the Canucks star, but they may not have been enough to ensure a bye into the quarterfinals for Sweden, as the team may need to play in the qualification round.

Markstrom stopped 29 shots in Sweden's 5-3 win over Slovakia in Olympic round-robin play Saturday.

After Filip Gustavsson started the first two games of the tournament for Sweden, Markstrom was between the pipes for the crucial third game and came through with a solid performance to secure his team a 2-1 record in the round robin. However, Gustavsson still appears to be the No. 1 in net as Sweden heads into the elimination games.

Slafkovsky produced an even-strength goal and a power-play assist in Slovakia's 5-3 loss to Sweden in Olympic round-robin play Saturday.

The 21-year-old winger for the Canadiens continues to shine on the global stage. Slafkovsky racked up three goals and six points in three games to power Slovakia to a 2-1 record in the preliminary round. However, it's unclear if his efforts were enough to earn his team a bye to the quarterfinals, with Sweden and Finland also headed for 2-1 records.

Hlavaj made 46 saves in Slovakia's 5-3 loss to Sweden on Saturday in Olympic round-robin action.

Slovakia got outshot 51-32 in the contest, but Hlavaj came up with several big saves to keep his team in the game. The 24-year-old Wild prospect allowed six goals on 91 shots in his two Olympic starts. Slovakia has a 2-1 record in the preliminary round, but whether the team receives a bye to the quarterfinals or will have to play in Tuesday's qualification round hinges on the result of Finland's final round-robin game against Italy.

Lundell (illness) won't play against Italy on Saturday at the 2026 Winter Olympics, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Lundell will miss at least one game, and his roommate, Oliver Kapanen, won't be in the lineup, either. However, it's unclear if Kapanen is also feeling under the weather. The 24-year-old Lundell has one goal in two games for Finland at the tournament.

Saros will patrol the crease for Finland against Italy on Saturday at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Saros is coming off a 34-save performance in Friday's 4-1 win over Sweden. He has gone 1-1-0 during the preliminary round for Finland with a 2.02 GAA and a .932 save percentage through two outings.

Fiala (leg) had surgery Saturday and will be out for the remainder of the season, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Fiala sustained the injury in the third period against Canada on Friday after getting tangled up with Tom Wilson in the Swiss zone. Fiala was carted off the ice on a stretcher with three minutes remaining in the contest. There is no timeline for his return, and the exact nature of the surgery remains unclear, but the hope is that he will be ready for the start of training camp in September. Fiala had 18 goals and 22 points in 56 appearances with the Kings this season.

Swayman will defend the American cage versus Denmark on Saturday at the 2026 Winter Olympics, according to Belle Fraser of the Bruins' official site.

Swayman will make his Olympic debut after watching Connor Hellebuyck turn aside 17 shots in the United States' 5-1 win over Latvia on Thursday. Swayman is 22-12-3 with a 2.92 GAA and a .903 save percentage through 38 appearances with Boston this season. Denmark lost 3-1 to Germany on Thursday.