Gustavsson to Start for Sweden Against Italy in Olympic Opener

Filip Gustavsson is now expected to start for Team Sweden against Italy on Wednesday at the 2026 Winter Olympics, contrary to earlier reports. The Minnesota Wild goaltender, who holds a 20-9-6 record with a 2.64 GAA and .906 save percentage in 36 outings this season, will face an Italian team composed of non-NHL players, making Sweden heavy favorites. He will tend the twine instead of Jacob Markstrom, who was initially slated to start.