(Video) 2016 World Junior Championship: Finland takes tight 2-1 win over Sweden, will

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Photo: Team Finland forward Sebastian Aho (L) and goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen (R) defend against Team Sweden forward Jakob Forsbacka-Karlsson during Finland’s 2-1 semi-final win over Sweden at the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship (courtesy of MARKKU ULANDER/AFP/Getty Images)


</p> While Team Finland had displayed an impressive offensive performance prior to the semi-finals at the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship, there were some doubts that the Finns could come out on top in a tighter-checking affair in their semi-final bout against a strong and determined Swedish squad.

But Finland showed that they can win it any way they need to, advancing to the gold medal game with a 2-1 win over Sweden in a game where they ourshot the Swedes, 28-22.… read more

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