If you thought the New York Rangers game against the Edmonton Oilers was crazy, you should have watched the World Junior Championships semifinal game between Sweden and Russia. It featured major penalties, miraculous saves, seesawing leads, ejections and some dicey officiating. It all came down to overtime and the Swedes saw their hopes dashed yet again.
Sweden has won 52 straight games in the preliminary round, a record that may stand forever. However, when it comes to the medal round, they just cannot win it all. The streak started in 2007 and in 13 years they have won gold only once and they have earned only one silver medal in the last six years.