Finland's Otto Latvala (21) and Sweden's Jacob Olofsson (18) battle for the puck. Photo by Gord Rufh ISN

Defenceman Erik Brannstrom(12) scored twice as Sweden toppled Finland 2-1 in Group B round-robin action. Brannstrom opened the scoring in the first period and secured the victory with by stepping into a one-timer at the top of the circle on a 5-on-3 power play 3:55 into the second.

Team Finland fans show their pride. Photo by Gord Rufh ISN
Team Finland fans show their pride. Photo by Gord Rufh ISN
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Team Sweden fans show their pride. Photo by Gord Rufh ISN
Photo by Gord Rufh ISN
Finland’s Otto Latvala (21) and Sweden’s Jacob Olofsson (18) battle for the puck. Photo by Gord Rufh ISN
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Finland’s Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen takes a puck to the chest. Photo by Gord Rufh ISN
Finland's Ukko-Pekka Luukkonenwatches a Erik Brannstrom's second goal of the night goals in. Photo by Gord RufhISN Rufh ISN
Finland’s Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen watches as Erik Brannstrom’s second goal of the night goals in. Photo by Gord Rufh ISN
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Sweden’s Samuel Ersson (30) watches as the puck crosses in front of him. Photo by Gord Rufh ISN
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Another amazing saves made by Sweden’s Samuel Ersson (30) Photo by Gord Rufh ISN
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Aarne Talvittie (25) of Finland scores on one knee and beats Ersson to make it 2-1 Sweden late in the third. Photo by Gord Rufh ISN
Finland celebrate Aarne Talvittie's goal. Photo by Gord Rufh ISN
Finland celebrate Aarne Talvittie’s goal. Photo by Gord Rufh ISN

_8503588 _8503438 _8503398 _8503336 _8503670 _8503819Samuel Ersson made 29 saves for Sweden (1-0-0) in his tournament debut.

Ukko-Pekka Lukkonen kept Finland (0-1-0) in it with 28 stops. Aarne Talvittie made it close with a power-play goal with 3:34 to play in the third.

Team Sweden celebrate their 2-1 victory over Finland at the 2019 WJC. Photo by Gord Rufh ISN
Team Sweden celebrate their 2-1 victory over Finland at the 2019 WJC. Photo by Gord Rufh ISN

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