Sweden has not lost a World Championship match against Austria since 1947.
The streak remains intact.
late in the match, it looked like it would be a embarrassing loss for the first time in 78 years.
Trailing 1–2, goalkeeper Samuel Ersson was pulled out. Then, defenseman Jonas Brodin tied the game at 17.41 of the third period.
Just 12 seconds later, Mika Zibanejad scored 3–2.
Then, Alexander Wennberg set the score at 4–2 with an empty net goal.
There are no easy games in this tournament, and they (Austria) played a good game against Finland yesterday. It was tough, but it showed character and it's a nice win, says Filip Forsberg to Viaplay.
Ersson in goal
For Saturday's match, Sam Hallam's team had changed goalkeepers, out with New Jersey's Jacob Markström and in with Samuel Ersson, Philadelphia.
Ersson was put to the test immediately, as the start was roughly as lifeless as on Friday. Austria, who lost 1–2 to Finland on Friday, fought hard and countered swiftly.
So came the leading goal after 5.30 of the second period. Benjamin Baumgartner lifted in a rebound after a swift turn.
The Swedes didn't get it done. The team got the chance in a numerical advantage twice, but the passing quality and shooting were poor.
But the third time was the charm. Mika Zibanejad tied the game in power play after 13.26, as Marcus Johansson made sure the excellent Austrian goalkeeper David Kickert was screened.
"Can do more and better"
It was Sweden's first power play goal on the fourth try.
I think we have a lot of shots, but I think we can do more and better. We have to do what we did yesterday, when we get long attacks and bite, then we fill up with many goals. But we have to watch out for their counter-attacks. A bit more sharpness, says Zibanejad, who scored his second World Championship goal, to Viaplay.
David Kickert grew into something of a Swedish nightmare and saved a breakaway from Lucas Raymond in the middle period without knowing about it.
Tre Kronor turned up the intensity in the third period, but Austria continued to defend well and Kickert played a great game.
And then Marco Kasper scored 2–1 for Austria on a counter-attack.
But an incredible turn of events made Sweden take their second straight win in the World Championship.
May 9: Sweden–Slovakia 5–0.
May 10: Sweden–Austria 4–2.
May 12: Finland–Sweden (20.20).
May 14: Latvia–Sweden (20.20).
May 16: Sweden–Slovenia (20.20).
May 17: France–Sweden (16.20).
May 20: Sweden–Canada (20.20).
