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TORONTO -- One of hockeys most intense rivalries played itself out in a chess match Tuesday as Sweden edged Finland 2-0 in the World Cup of Hockey.The Swedes improved to a perfect 2-0-0 while Finland dropped to 0-2-0. The Finns only chance to reach the semifinals now is if theres a three-way tie in their group -- at 1-2-0 -- with Russia and the North America youngsters. Finland also likely would need to beat the Russians by a wide margin.On Tuesday, both Sweden and Finland played a calculated, defense-first game at Air Canada Centre, each waiting for the other team to make mistakes. You could feel the tension between the rivals, and it certainly was a physical affair, with offensive chances few and far between.The Sedin twins helped produce the games first goal midway through the second period. From the corner, Daniel Sedin fed the puck over to brother Henrik Sedin behind the net. Henrik then deftly fed an oncoming Anton Stralman in front. The Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman put it behind Finland goalie?Tuukka Rask for the 1-0 lead.?Loui Eriksson?would add an empty-net goal to make it 2-0, but Stralmans score was all the defending Olympic silver medalists needed behind Henrik Lundqvist.The veteran New York Rangers star was terrific in goal for Sweden, making 36 saves in his first tournament appearance after missing the opener because of the flu.One of his better saves was a flashing of the glove on a blast from Finnish phenom Patrik Laine in the middle period.These two teams dont like each other, and it showed in some post-whistle scrums and a few big hits, most notably Finlands Sami Lepisto crushing Mikael Backlund in the third period. The Swedish forward had his head down as he carried the puck out of his zone.Finland has won back-to-back Olympic bronze medals, but in this tournament its lacking the offensive depth to play at that same level. The Finns power play was predictable again Tuesday, way too easy to defend.Meanwhile, Sweden, a team most likely to rival Canada for the World Cup title, has played a pair of defensive gems, limiting Russia to one goal in the opener before shutting out Finland on Tuesday.Three Stars1. Henrik Sedin, Sweden: Just a superb feed for the goal. The Vancouver Canucks captain, like his brother, has been dynamite through two games.2. Henrik Lundqvist, Sweden: What flu bug? King Henrik looked like his old self Tuesday -- which was a relief for Sweden after he got lit up in exhibition play.3.?Anton Stralman, Sweden: Such an underrated player. The Lightning veteran made such a smart read in deciding to pinch in for that goal. Harold Baines Jersey . Scott Kazmir allowed four hits in seven shutout innings, Michael Brantley hit a two-run homer in a three-run first inning and the Indians maintained their hold on an AL wild-card spot with a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night. Elrod Hendricks Jersey . Fred Couples, captain of the U.S. side, put it all into perspective. "We know whos in charge," he said. https://www.cheaporioles.com/1458i-jim-gentile-jersey-orioles.html . -- San Francisco 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks was fined $15,570 by the NFL on Wednesday for his hit on Saints quarterback Drew Brees last Sunday. Pat Valaika Jersey . Siddikur, whose previous win on the circuit came in Brunei three years ago, finished his bogey-free round with a birdie on the 18th for a total of 17-under 199. Indias Shiv Chowrasia, who has finished runner-up in this tournament twice, was in second place after a 66. Gregg Olson Jersey . Gather a group of friends, or find a league to join online, draft your team, set your lineup and compete in a number of different formats.Tamsin Greenway hopes to guide Englands Under-21 netball team towards a trophy after being named as the new head coach. The former England international took the role last week and will prepare her young players for next summers 2017 World Championships.Cliick on the video above to watch Tamsin Greenway discuss her targets for England U21s.dddddddddddd Also See: Greenway accepts U21 role WATCH: Marking masterclass ' ' '