Nylander, Dahlin star as Sweden tops Denmark 6-1 in world junior opener
MONTREAL — Swedish phenom Rasmus Dahlin didn’t take long to make an impression at the world junior hockey championship.
The 16-year-old had a goal and an assist in limited ice time as Sweden routed Denmark 6-1 in the tournament opener before an announced crowd of 4,518 at the Bell Centre on Monday afternoon.
“I just did my best and I had luck,” said Dahlin, the Trollhatten, Sweden native who is seen as a potential first overall pick in the 2018 NHL draft. “Of course I’m nervous, but I need to play my game so I just go out and have fun.”
Alexander Nylander scored twice while Carl Grundstrom, Joel Eriksson Ek and Jonathan Dahlen also scored for Sweden, one of the tournament favourites who are seeking a first world under-20 gold since 2012 in Calgary and Edmonton.