Mikael Granlund scored with a shot from the right circle. at 1:49 of a 3-on-3 in overtime as Finland defeated Sweden 4-3 in a game that turned into an instant classic with two sides desperate not to let their bitter rivals get the upper hand.
Mikko Rantanen believes that the atmosphere is good at home in Helsinki right now. "I hope they are as happy as we are in the dressing room", says Rantanen.
"We are big brother now", says Patrik Laine.
Finnish legend Teemu Selänne, however, disagrees with Laine.
"No, I think we are still little brother. If you look at the big picture, Sweden are still a little better. But it's even - like today when it could go either way", says Selänne.
Mika Zibanejad who opened the score for Sweden, was dissatisfied with the Swedish effort.
"I don't think we were where we want to be and that's sad", says Zibanejad.
He thinks that Sweden was better against Canada.
"Based on what we showed in the first game against Canada, I hoped that we would be able to step up in this game."
Erik Karlsson thinks that Finland played well.
"We have to give them that. We didn't get up to the level we expected ourselves to be at. They played a good match. They were tight and did well when given their chances. It stings but life goes on", says Karlsson.
Sweden will face the U.S. in their final match of the tournament Tuesday morning while Finland will clash with Canada Monday evening.