Many believed that Filip Gustavsson was pulled from the game due to performance issue's as he allowed 2 goals on 4 shots against Team Finland, but that wasn't the case.
It was later revealed after the game that Ullmark's goaltending partner, Filip Gustavsson was pulled because he was dealing with an illness.
Sweden coach Sam Hallam went out of his way to point out Gustavsson was not pulled for performance-related reasons.
The goalie is battling illness
Sweden makes a shocking move with Linus Ullmark
Today, Team Sweden made a shocking move with Linus Ullmark who was brought to Team Sweden as the backup goaltender.
It seems like Filip Gustavsson is still feeling under the weather today as it was reported that Linus Ullmark was the first goaltender off the ice during Sweden's morning skate today, indicating that he will be the starter.