Despite not having a chance to reach the championship, Sweden played the role of spoiler and came away with a 2-1 win over the United States in Monday's final round-robin game in the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament.

Though it had no chance of reaching the title game, Sweden capped off the 4 Nations Face-Off with a 2-1 victory over the United States on Monday. The United States struck first as Chris Kreider found the net just 35 seconds into the game.

Sweden defeated Team USA at TD Garden in 4-Nations Face-Off round-robin play, though the result meant nothing to either team.

The United States has clinched the top record in the 4 Nations Face-Off. It will learn its opponent in Thursday's final after Monday's results.

Despite not having a chance to reach the Championship Game, Sweden played the role of spoiler and came away with a 2-1 win over the United States in Monday's round-robin game in the 4 Nations Face-Off in Boston.

Sweden rallied after falling behind just 35 seconds into the game and Samuel Ersson made 31 saves to beat the U.S. in the round-robin finale.

With key players and any real motivation, Team USA slogged through its final round-robin game of the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off. The Americans scored 35 seconds into the game and never again as they fell to Sweden,

The United States will be back on the ice Monday night to take on Sweden in the 4-Nations Face-Off following their emphatic 3–1 victory over Canada on Saturday. Having already clinched a spot in the tournament's final,

The United States has clinched the top record in the 4 Nations Face-Off. It will learn its opponent in Thursday's final after Monday's results.

The United States returns to the ice in the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday when it battles Sweden on Monday night. Earlier Monday, Canada clinched a rematch against the U.S. in the Championship Game after beating Finland 5-3.

Although Sweden knew prior to the game that it would not be able to advance to the championship of the 4 Nations Face-Off, its players said they would still play with pride against the United States.

It’s possible the 4 Nations championship game could be a rematch between Team USA and Team Canada, but the Americans aren’t focused on something that isn’t set in stone.