Finland's Kevin Lankinen will start in goal against Sweden on Saturday after struggling performance by Juuse Saros in their opening game against the United States. Lankinen has impressed with the Vancouver Canucks this season, while Saros will likely be the backup for the tournament. Meanwhile, Sweden's Filip Gustavsson is set for another start, aiming to bounce back from their overtime loss to Canada.
Kevin Lankinen practiced with his own net with Finland on Friday, while Juuse Saros and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen shared a net on the other end of the ice on Friday.
The United States scored three goals in the opening three minutes of the third period - including two in the first 26 seconds. Gustavsson turned away 24 of 28 shots - including six in the third period and seven in overtime before allowing the winning goal.
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