Sweden has met the Czech Republic in the Euro Hockey Tour twice in recent weeks: In Ostrava there was a big loss with 3-9 and in Stockholm Tre Kronor fell with 1-2.
On Sunday, a new meeting with the Czechs awaits - this time at the World Cup in Finland.
Finnish coach in the Czech Republic
And maybe Tre Kronor's national team captain Johan Garpenlöv sees other possibilities this time.
Although the Czech Republic won the World Cup premiere against Great Britain 5-1, the team, led by Finnish Kari Jalonen, started bluntly, sluggishly and with a goalless first period.
Two goals by Blumel
In addition, Britain created a lot of chaos in the Czech zone.
However, the game got better and better, which led to a clear premiere victory in Tampere.
Matej Blumel scored two goals and one assist, Roman Cervenka was behind three of the goals.