Pittsburgh Penguins winger Rickard Rakell will replace Vegas Golden Knights forward William Karlsson on Sweden's roster at next week's 4 Nations Face-Off, the national team announced Tuesday. Karlsson hasn't played since Jan.

Pittsburgh Penguins right winger Rickard Rakell will join Team Sweden at the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off, reports Swedish journalist Per Bjurman. Through

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Rickard Rakell is expected to be named as a replacement to Sweden’s roster in the NHL’s upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. His anticipated addition to that roster was reported by Swedish outlet Aftonbladet on Monday.

There were many clamoring for the Penguins winger to be named to Sweden's roster for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off. While he was left off the team's initial group, Rakell is now set to represent his home country as an injury replacement.