This was yet another example of Dahlin's competitive nature, which impressed scouts throughout the tournament. So did his improved defensive play, which caused his stock to rise even more.
In fact, should he be picked No. 1 in June, he'll be joining some elite company.
In 1989, forward Mats Sundin became the first Sweden-born player to be selected No. 1 when he was drafted by the Quebec Nordiques. Five months from now, Dahlin will attempt to replicate that feat.
Cue the hype, which will continue to mushroom in the days and weeks ahead.
Henrik Sedin can relate to what Dahlin is going through. The Sedin twins, Daniel and Henrik, were drafted No. 2 and No. 3, respectively, by the Vancouver Canucks in 1999.
"In Sweden we dealt with the pressure for three years prior to that," Henrik said. "In his case, coming over here, a lot of it depends on which team he is going to go to and how he gets treated.
"We got drafted by a Canadian team. It's a hockey market. And it was tough right away. The team did whatever it could to get us through the first couple of years and we had plenty of support from teammates and those around us. So that helped.
"But there's going to be pressure, for sure."
Henrik said he will be available to offer Dahlin advice in the event the young defenseman reaches out to him about things like how to handle the spotlight.
"Of course," Henrik said. "But in the end, it's all about enjoying the journey. There's nothing you can do about it other than wake up every morning and enjoy the things you need to do. That's not going to change whether you are drafted No. 1 or No. 50. It's the same deal.
"Of course, there is going to be pressure. But if he's as good a player as advertised, he should be fine."
It might take days, even weeks, for the heartache of the loss to Canada on Friday to subside. But with Swedish hockey icons like Hedman and Henrik Sedin in his corner, at least he has plenty of support as his career moves forward.