Sweden steamrolls U.S., advances to World Championship final

Sweden earned a 6-0 shutout victory over Team USA at the World Championship on Saturday, advancing to Sunday's gold medal game.

The Americans got off to a solid start, but the game was seemingly always Sweden's to lose, as the Tre kronor dominated play at both ends of the ice.

Swedish goaltender Anders Nilsson was rock solid, turning aside all 21 shots he faced.

The team's offensive charge was led by Viktor Arvidsson, who registered two goals, including a first-period tally that held up as the game-winner. Adrian Kempe, Patric Hornqvist, Magnus Paajarvi, and Mattias Janmark also chipped in with goals.

American netminder Keith Kinkaid made 12 saves on 16 shots in the loss.

Sweden will get a chance to defend its gold medal Sunday afternoon against the winner of Canada-Switzerland.

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