U.S. beats Sweden, 6-2, to set the final against Switzerland at ice hockey worlds

STOCKHOLM (AP) — The United States beat Sweden 6-2 to advance to the final of the ice hockey world championship on Saturday.

In Sunday’s final, the U.S. will play Switzerland. The Swiss blanked Denmark 7-0 to reach the gold medal game for the second straight year.

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