The Swedish and Finnish national hockey teams face off in the quarterfinals of the Ice Hockey World Championship on Thursday, May 23. The game takes place at ČEZ Arena, with live coverage available on Match TV or Match Igra in Russia. Sports.ru will also offer a live text commentary.
**What time does Sweden vs Finland start?**
The puck drops at 21:20 Moscow time.
**Recent matches**
**Sweden:** 6–1 vs Slovakia, 3–1 vs France, 7–2 vs Latvia, 3–1 vs Kazakhstan, 6–1 vs Germany
**Finland:** 1–3 vs Switzerland, 3–1 vs Denmark, 3–5 vs Canada, 2–3 vs Austria, 4–1 vs Norway
**Prediction for Sweden vs Finland**
Both teams enter this quarterfinal with strong performances. Sweden has been dominant, winning five straight games by an average margin of four goals. Finland, while inconsistent, has shown resilience in key moments.
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