Three Kronor lost second straight – fell to Finland

Sweden took the lead halfway into the first period through Mika Zibanejad after persistent forecheck from the Swedes.

However, the Finns acknowledged closely thereafter through Anton Lundell who ended a counter with an ice creamer behind Filip Gustavsson, and in the final period of the first period they turned the match when Mikko Rantanen put 2-1 in powerplay.

Changed goalkeeper

In front of others, Gustavsson was replaced and replaced by Linus Ullmark in the Swedish goal.

And just minutes into the period, Sweden’s Rasmus Dahlin acknowledged after progress of Joel Eriksson-Ek.

Changed goals the whole match

Later in the period, Tre Kronor’s biggest stars showed up from its best side when William Nylander picked up the puck and flipped Erik Karlsson to 3-2.

But the Finns received a receipt to 3-3 after a control from Kaapo Kakko after a smart pass from Olli Määtä.

Finland won after giant drama

The third period ended speechless and forced an extension drama in game three against three.

There, Finland drew the longest straw for goals from Mikael Granlund.

– I am far from satisfied, I am incredibly disappointed, says Tre Kronor’s union captain Sam Hallam.

Saturday’s results

SHL

Skellefteå-HV71 1–2 (by extension)

Modo-play sand 3–4

Brynäs-Linköping 2–4

Malmö-Timrå 3-1

Örebro-Frölunda 2–5

Växjö-Luleå 1–3

Rögle-Färjestad 4-1

Hockeyallsvenskan

AIK-Mora 5–2

Four nations

Three Kronor-Finland 3–4 (by extension)

02.00: Canada-USA

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