Ice-Hockey: Sweden defeat Finland to reach final

Erik Karlsson's second-period goal lifted Sweden to a 2-1 win over Finland on Friday and a place in the Olympic men's ice hockey final.

21 February 2014, 12:00am
by Staff Reporter

Undefeated Sweden advanced to the Olympic Games men's hockey gold medal match after defeating Finland 2-1.

Erik Karlsson scored a powerplay goal late in the second period as Sweden rallied from a 1-0 deficit to reach their first final since they won gold at Turin in 2006.

They will meet either defending champions Canada or the United States in Sunday's final.

Top-seeded Sweden advance to Sunday's gold medal game against the winners of Friday's second semi-final between the United States and Canada.