Sweden routed Canada, 9-0, in Vienna to...
Sweden routed Canada, 9-0, in Vienna to win its first World Hockey Championship in 25 years.
The Soviet Union rallied to defeat Czechoslovakia, 2-1, to also finish with four points in the medal round, but Sweden won the title on goal difference. Czechoslovakia had three points and was third.
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