Sweden lost 2–3 to Norway in the ice hockey world championship in Fribourg. The defeat puts Tre Kronor's quarterfinal hopes at risk.
Saturday's match at BCF Arena ended 2–3 after Norway scored two goals while shorthanded. Noah Steen from Örebro netted both of Norway's lead goals.
Sweden equalized twice through Ivar Stenberg and Lucas Raymond. Captain Oliver Ekman Larsson criticized the team's power play.
After the loss Sweden sits fifth in the group with one match left against Slovakia. Norway overtook Sweden and faces Czechia on Monday.