Overview

• Team USA defeated Sweden 6-2 in the semifinal at Stockholm's Avicii Arena, advancing to their first IIHF World Championship final since 1950.
• The Americans displayed aggressive forechecking and balanced scoring, with Brady Skjei and Cutter Gauthier leading an early 2-0 first-period advantage.
• Conor Garland and Mikey Eyssimont extended the lead in the second period, while Jackson Lacombe and Shane Pinto sealed the win in the third.
• Sweden briefly rallied with goals from William Nylander and Elias Lindholm in the third period, but their comeback was stifled by Team USA's strong finish.
• The final, scheduled for Sunday evening at the same venue, will see Team USA face either Switzerland or Denmark, who play their semifinal later on Saturday.