Sweden also has a talented roster. Led by the veteran Victor Hedman, they have several game-changers who are capable of contending for the championship. With William Nylander leading an offensive united featuring Filip Forsberg and Mika Zibanejad, Tre Kronor cannot be taken lightly over the next week.

MONTREAL -- Filip Gustavsson will start for Sweden against Canada to begin the 4 Nations Face-Off at Bell Centre on Wednesday (8 p.m. ET; MAX, truTV, TNT, SN, TVAS).

Breaking down the best bets and top player props for the Canada vs Sweden 4 Nations Face-Off. Betting odds, expert picks, and insights for this opener.

The first game in the nine-day international tournament that will run through Feb. 20 will take place on Wednesday night.

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson will start Team Sweden's game against Canada in Wednesday night's opener of the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal.

MONTREAL -- Take a quick glance at the defensemen Sweden is bringing to the 4 Nations Face-Off, and it’s pretty impressive. Two have won the Norris Trophy, which is awarded annually to the NHL’s top defenseman. Two have won the Stanley Cup a time or two, as well.

Sweden is entrusting Filip Gustavsson with its crease in its 4 Nations Face-Off opener against Canada on Wednesday night, head coach Sam Hallam confirmed, according to NHL.com's Dan Rosen.Gustavsson is 22-11-3 with a .

: It’s official, Jordan Binnington will be Canada’s starting goalie at The 4 Nations Face-Off. Head coach Jon Cooper announced to media after today’s practice that Binnington will get the start in Game 1 vs Sweden Read below for our earlier report from practice today.