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Sweden beats Finland, will face Canada for gold at Worlds

Sweden v Finland - 2017 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship - Semi Final

COLOGNE, GERMANY - MAY 20: Joonas Kemppainen of Finland looks dejected during the 2017 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship semi final game between Sweden and Finland at Lanxess Arena on May 20, 2017 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images)

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The nations that battled for gold in Sochi during the 2014 Winter Olympics will also face off for gold at the World Hockey Championship.

Sweden defeated Finland 4-1 on Saturday, advancing to the gold-medal game against Canada. Sweden received goals from some familiar faces in the win: Alex Edler, John Klingberg, William Nylander and Joakim Nordstrom.

Earlier today, Canada fought back from a 2-0 deficit to beat Russia 4-2. More on that game here.

While Sweden and Canada joust for gold, Russia and Finland will fight for bronze.