Sweden started the Carlson Hockey Games with two losses, 4-6 against Russia and 2-3 against the Czech Republic after extra time.
But when Finland faced the opposition today, in the rematch before the World Cup, a blue-yellow victory finally came.
1-0 came after seven minutes of play when Tre Kronor for the first time in the match got the chance in powerplay.
Nils Lundkvist tested shots and Skellefteå's Jesper Frödén was able to push in the return.
- It was nice that we got a puck in the first, but we have more to pick up in powerplay.
We are a little careless in the passing game, the goal scorer Frödén states during the period break.
Before the third period, the score was 1-1.
But after a fine solo performance from his own zone, Filip Hållander was able to shoot in 2-1 and Tre Kronor regained the lead.
With two minutes left to play, Finland picked out the goalkeeper, Sweden fought for the puck and was able to put 3-1 in the empty net.
Finland managed to score a consolation goal with seconds left to play.
Oliwer Kaski charged and the match's hardest shot hit the post.
Jere Sallinen could then easily poke the return to 3-2.
The Ice Hockey World Cup in Riga starts on May 21, Tre Kronor's first match is against Denmark on May 22.
The Ice Hockey World Cup is broadcast on SVT.