WASHINGTON -- Alexander Wennberg ended 2025 with some good news and began 2026 with even more.

Day one of the Olympic women's hockey tournament is in the books with a postponed game that could hurt Canada, an impressive win by the Italian squad, and what could be the start of a new era with a new starter in net for Sweden.

Toronto Maple Leafs star winger William Nylander is facing immense pressure on two fronts this year: in the NHL with the Maple Leafs, and at the 2026 Olympics with Team Sweden.

Though Sweden announced its roster Jan. 2, NHL.com is taking it a step further, taking our shot at what some countries' forward lines, defense pairs and goalie depth chart should look like. Today, NHL.com senior writers Amalie Benjamin and Tom Gulitti play coach of Team Finland with their projected lines:

Sweden has added NHL veterans Marcus Johansson and Hampus Lindholm as injury replacements for the upcoming Olympics in Italy.

The USA fell 6-3 to Sweden for their 2026 world junior hockey championship loss. The American finish second in Group A.

Ronja Savolainen and Anna Kjellbin, fiancées in real life, could face off on the ice at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Sweden, with a solid defense and NHL stars, emerges as a top Olympic contender, challenging powerhouses like the USA and Canada. Cam Stewart gives his insight.