Filip Gustavsson will lead Team Sweden as the starting goaltender in their opener against Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal. The 26-year-old has been impressive this season with a 22-11-3 record, boasting three shutouts and a save percentage of .915 on the Minnesota Wild. Gustavsson's selection comes despite the presence of Vezina Trophy winner Linus Ullmark and Samuel Ersson, who has been brought in as a replacement for Jacob Markstrom due to injury.

On the Canadian side, Jordan Binnington of the St. Louis Blues has been named as the starter. This matchup highlights the competitive landscape of international hockey, where goaltending can profoundly influence the outcome of tightly contested matches.