Sweden Coach Explains Preds Winger's Short Shifts vs Italy
Sweden's head coach faces the music on why a key Predators winger saw bench time against Italy in their Olympic opener. Lineup tweaks and matchups force tough calls even for NHL studs in international play. With Finland next, the coach's adjustments could define Sweden's path through a loaded Group B.
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