Sweden vs Slovakia Preview & Prediction | 2025 IIHF Men’s Ice Hockey World Championship | Group Stage

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Plenty of exciting NHL players make up part of the Sweden squad set to face Slovakia in Group A.

Start date/time: Friday May 9th 2025: UK – 7:20pm / US ET – 2:20pm / US PT – 11:20am

How to watch on TV: UK – Not Televised / US – NHL Network

How to watch online: UK – IIHF.TV / US – NHL Network digital platforms

Sweden vs Slovakia prediction

Plenty of eyes will be on Sweden heading into the 2025 IIHF Men’s Ice Hockey World Championship and with the players at their disposal, that’s no surprise. Multiple players from the NHL will feature for the Swedes, such as Marcus Pettersson, William Eklund, Leo Carlsson, Arvid Soderblum and Adam Larsson, underlining the quality on show from their side.

Slovakia come into this game as underdogs and against an exciting offense, it’s hard to see them being able to outscore Sweden over the course of three quarters. Therefore, expect Sweden to secure the all-important win. 

Sweden vs Slovakia tip: Sweden to win