Karlsson helps Sweden qualify in top spot February 17, 2014

Team Sweden defeated Latvia 5-3 on Saturday, giving them the No.1 seed in the upcoming knockout phase, which begins on Tuesday.  Erik Karlsson was once again a big part of the Swedish attack, adding a goal and an assist to his already stellar performance in the Olympics thus far.  Through three games, the 2012 Norris Trophy winner has two goals and three assists, good for 3^rd overall in scoring.

For more on Karlsson and Saturday game, keep reading the nhl.com recap here.