On Wednesday at the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, a trimmed down USA roster were blanked by Sweden 4-0. Buffalo prospect Gustav Possler tallied one of the four goals. He has two goals and two assists thus far in the National Evaluation Prospect Camp. The 18-year old was taken by the Sabres in the fifth round of this year’s Draft. Buffalo second round pick Justin Bailey took part in two games for Team USA before being cut. Two players to keep track of in Western New York.

Washington first round pick Andre Burakovsky tallied a goal and assist. 2014 Draft Eligible Lucas Wallmark and undrafted 19-year old Tobias Tornkvist added markers. Capital prospect Christian Djoos had an assist making that three for the tournament. Undrafted 19-year old Filip Sandberg, Ludvig Nilsson, Robert Hagg (Flyers 2013 2nd Rd), Jacob de la Rose (Canadiens 2013 2nd Rd) and Alexander Wennberg (Blue Jackets 2013 1st Rd) also added helpers. In total, Sweden placed 10 different players on the score sheet. A nice balance for a good squad. Ottawa 2013 third round pick Marcus Hogberg pitched the shutout finishing with 27 saves.

For Team USA, it’s back to the drawing board later today at 1 PM against talented Finland at Herb Brooks Arena. They better be on their toes. The Devils’ Stefan Matteau, Steve Santini are part of the remaining roster along with Ranger prospects Cristoval Nieves and Brady Skjei and Isles’ 2013 third round selection Taylor Cammarata plus Buffalo prospect J.T. Compher. Flames’ prospect Jon Gillies allowed three goals on 22 shots and 2014 eligible Thatcher Demko stopped 16 of 17. The squad also includes 2013 holdovers Patrick Sieloff (Flames 2012 2nd Rd) and Riley Barber (Capitals 2012 6th Rd).

In other action, Canada defeated Finland 5-3. Here’s the boxscore. We’ll try to get more on Canada tomorrow.