Finnish Eeli Tolvanen's Finland beat brother Atte's Austria
Finland defeated Austria 2-1 in their opening World Championship game, with Eeli Tolvanen celebrating victory over his brother, Atte Tolvanen, who played for Austria. The match featured brothers Eeli and Atte Tolvanen on opposing teams, with Eeli playing for Finland and Atte, a goaltender, representing Austria. Finland secured the win after a close game in Stockholm. The game marked Atte Tolvanen's debut for Austria after switching citizenship. The victory was Finland's first in the tournament, played in the newly renovated Avicii Arena.