Hedman, Sweden Crush Latvia 5-1

Victor Hedman leads Sweden into the quarterfinals with a dominant 5-1 smackdown of Latvia, reminding everyone why Tampa's Norris winner doubles as an international wrecking ball. The Lightning blueliner's steady hand helped turn a tournament test into a rout, but scouts note how these Olympics-style games sharpen edges for NHL returnees. As Sweden builds momentum, Hedman's poise raises stakes for Tampa's back end chasing another deep run.