Russia vs. Sweden 3-4 (0-3, 2-1, 1-0)
Both teams started the game strong, but eventually Sweden began to dominate and took a 3-0 lead with Erika Holst leading the way, showcasing her individual skills. But the game was still far from over. After two periods the Russians cut the Swedish lead to 4-2. In the third period Russia played physically strong, and as a result several Swedish players had to leave the game with some minor injuries.
Best Players:
Sweden: Erika Holst
Russia: Tatyana Burina
Saves:
Kim Martin 4+5+12= 19
Prugova Anna 22+17+7 =46