Sweden, Olympic and Nylander
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MILAN -- William Nylander was in the lineup and Filip Gustavsson started in goal for Team Sweden against Team Italy in their opener of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 on Wednesday. Nylander, a forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs, participated in the morning skate after he missed practice Tuesday.
William Nylander is a go for Sweden in their Olympics opener. The Toronto Maple Leafs winger will play as Tre Kronor takes on hosts Italy at Milano Cortina.
Team Sweden needs this Toronto Maple Leafs forward if it wants to succeed at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
William Nylander participated in the morning skate for Team Sweden on Wednesday, but his status is still unclear for its opener against Team Italy at the Olympic Winter G
Toronto Maple Leafs winger William Nylander was back on the ice for Sweden’s gameday skate Wednesday after missing the team’s practice on Tuesday.
Nylander (groin) is in Sweden's lineup for Wednesday's game against Italy in the preliminary round of the 2026 Winter Olympics. Nylander's status ahead of Wednesday's matchup was uncertain due to his groin injury that he dealt with in late January.