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Despite the Dream Start – Three Crowns Fell Again

Three Crowns got a dream start in the rivalry match against Finland in the Karjala Tournament – despite that, it ended in a 4-5 loss. As a result, Sweden finished last in the tournament.

» Published: 10 November 2024

Despite the Dream Start – Three Crowns Fell Again
Photo: Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva via AP/TT

Sweden took the lead just three minutes into the first period, through Luleå defender Jesper Sellgren. A few minutes before the break, it was also 2-0, when Oskar Steen slammed the puck into the far corner, and Tre Kronor seemed to be heading for a much more pleasant experience than the two previous matches in the tournament.

Finland, chasing the top spot in the tournament, would however come back. The second period became a goal-rich story where "The Lions" scored three straight goals – including one by Modo star Sampo Ranta – before Dennis Rasmussen could equalize to 3-3 for Sweden and ensure that the situation was completely even before the third period.

It would then take until halfway through the third period before the next goal fell – and then Finland took the lead again, after Harri Pesonen scored his second goal of the match in powerplay.

The Finnish 4-3 lead only lasted a few minutes – then it was Tre Kronor's turn to play powerplay and a new equalizer came, this time through Patrik Karlkvist.

In the end, it was still Finland that won the rivalry match, 5-4. It was thus all losses and a dismal last place for Tre Kronor in the Karjala Tournament.

December 9-15: Swiss Hockey Games, Switzerland.

February 3-9: Beijer Hockey Games, Stockholm.

February 10-20: NHL 4 nations, Montreal and Boston (only NHL players).

April 14-25: Finnkampen, Finland and Sweden.

April 28-May 4: Czech Hockey Games, Czech Republic.

May 9-25: World Championship, Stockholm and Herning, Denmark. Sweden will play all their matches in Stockholm, where the semifinals and medal matches will also be decided.

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