CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Max Friberg scored the winning shootout goal for Sweden, which advanced to the world junior hockey championship goal medal game with a 3-2 victory over Finland on Tuesday.
Sweden will face the winner of Tuesday night’s other semifinal matchup between Canada and Russia on Thursday.
Friberg also scored his tournament-leading eighth goal in regulation and added an assist.
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