STOCKHOLM -- When Rasmus Andersson played for Sweden at the 4 Nations Face-Off, he got his first taste of representing his country on the world stage.

Now he wants more.

The Calgary Flames defenseman, who was captain for Sweden at the 2025 IIHF World Championship in Stockholm, has his sights set on wearing his nation's colors at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026.

"That's probably one of the biggest goals, to get a spot," Andersson told NHL.com on Wednesday. "I have to control what I can, my own game, my attitude, and try to start the season in the best possible way. Show that I really want to be on the Olympic roster."

The 28-year-old has been a regular for the Flames since the 2018-19 season, but last season was the first time he played for Sweden at the senior level.

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