Willander scores twice to lead Sweden to 7-5 win over Switzerland at world juniors

OTTAWA — Tom Willander scored twice and added an assist to lead Sweden to a 7-5 win over Switzerland on Sunday afternoon at the world junior hockey championship.

Zeb Forsfjall, Otto Stenberg, David Granberg, Victor Eklund and Axel Sandin-Pellikka had the other goals for the Swedes (3-0-0), who qualified for the quarterfinals with the victory at TD Place.

Kimo Gruber and Leo Braillard had two goals apiece for Switzerland (0-3-0). Andro Kaderli had the other goal.

Sweden led 6-1 after two periods before giving up four goals in the final stanza.