Gabriel Landeskog had three points and Team Sweden scored five unanswered goals to defeat co-host Germany 7-2 on Saturday on the second day of the 2017 IIHF World Championship at LANXESS Arena in Cologne.
Landeskog, who had a goal and two assists, was among a trio of Swedes that recorded three-point outings, along with William Nylander (two goals and one assist) and Victor Rask (one goal and two assists). The Colorado Avalanche captain scored on a rebound in front at 9:42 of the third period to extend Sweden's lead to 5-2 and end any hope that Germany had to comeback.
Landeskog Records Three Points in Sweden's Rout of Germany
The Swedes respond in a big way on the second day of the World Championship
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