Not surprisingly, the crowd is heavy on the Sweden and lite on the USA.

Still disappointed from the game against Russia, however. That was a tough game to watch.

Lots of action in the US zone, but not many quality chances.

Jack Johnson and Linus Omark tried to decapitate each other and got matching minors. The USA has several chances with the extra ice and draws another penalty on a breakaway. Now it’s the dangerous 4 on 3.

So far there’s been 7 minors called in the first period. Neither team can score, however.

0-0 headed into the first intermission.

Lots of hitting, plenty of penalties. Overall a fairly ugly game.

Big shot from the point.

The goal seems to have awakened them a bit.

Something that’s been rare in the Worlds. The USA is really starting frustrate the Swedes.

Guess who?

Loui Eriksson with a goal from the slot while falling to his knees. Great shot.

His transgression: Being too close to a Swede who falls.

Sweden scores on a 5 on 3 to go up 2-1. A couple of really bad penalty calls puts the US down 2 men and Sweden takes advantage.

USA rushes the net and comes within inches of tying the game back up.

Sweden 2, USA 1.

Loui Eriksson gets the assist instead.

Sweden really cracking down defensively. USA not getting a lot of looks at this point.