Saturday Recap: Florida Panthers at the IIHF World Championship, Semifinals
Jacob Markstrom and Sweden advance to the gold medal game tomorrow against Switzerland while Nick Bjugstad and the USA will face Finland for the bronze.
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Jacob Markstromwatched from the bench as
Jhonas Enrothmade 30 saves to lead Sweden to a 3-0 victory over Finland today at the Globe Arena in Stockholm. The win moves Sweden into tomorrow's gold medal game versus Switzerland at 2:30 pm EST.
Loui Erikssonscored two power-play goals for the Swedes.
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Henrik Sedinassisted on both of the Eriksson goals. Henrik Sedin scored the final goal into an empty net to seal the win. Antti Raanta made 29 stops for Finland. The Finns will play for the bronze medal in the early game tomorrow.
Nick Bjugstadhad a tough outing in the USA's 3-0 loss to Switzerland. The Panthers center took one shot on goal, went 2/4 on draws and finished with a -2 rating while logging 9:01 minutes of ice time.
Nino Niederreiterscored the game-winner in the second period and set up Reto Suri's empty net clincher.
Reto Berramade 29 stops to post the shutout while
John Gibsontook the loss for the Americans. The USA will face Finland for the bronze medal tomorrow at 10 am EST.
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