Sweden, Finland renew rivalry 20 years after memorable Olympic gold medal game

Fuente: New York Post

MILAN — The Sweden-Finland rivalry returns to Italy on Friday, nearly 20 years after one of the most memorable gold medal clashes in Olympic men’s hockey history unfolded in Turin. See Also US men’s hockey overcomes slow start to beat Latvia in 2026 Olympics opener Most players on each side can recall exactly where they were when Nicklas Lidstrom blasted a one-timer from the top of the zone to give Sweden a 3-2 lead over the Finns just 10 seconds into the third period. It ultimately secured Tre Kronor’s second hockey gold, and the first since 1994.