Canada scored the only three goals of the third period to erase a 4-3 Sweden lead and held on for a thrilling 6-4 victory.
The win gives Canada a perfect 4-0 record and 12 points in the Group A standings while Sweden remains tied with Switzerland in second with eight. Sweden lost for the first time after two regulation wins and one in OT.
Sweden continues with a game against Germany tomorrow while Canada now has a two-day break before playing France on Saturday afternoon.
Canada found itself on its heels right from the opening faceoff and just never got on track in the opening period.