Sweden reached the final of the World Junior Hockey Championships with a 2-1 overtime victory against Russia on Friday.
Mikael Backlund scored the winner 6:18 into overtime.
Russia took the lead when Nikita Filatov opened the scoring in the second period. Sweden tied it when Robin Figren scored on a power play with 8:10 left.
On Saturday, Sweden will face either three-time defending champion Canada or the United States, who played later Friday. Russia will take on the losing team for the bronze.
Sweden To Face Canada Or U.S. In Junior Championship