Finnish hockey is glowing after the Olympic gold in February and the World Cup final place last year.
Now they are chasing gold at home in Tampere, where they play in the country's most modern arena, the newly built Nokia Arena.
But to go all the way, they have to break the curse that rests over Finland and the hockey World Cup at home.
In eight attempts, the country has never even managed to win a medal.
- There are few nations that win at home, when Sweden won in 2013 it was the first time we did it.
These are big demands, the players have family in the stands and may want to play a little nicer than normal, which is not successful at this level.
But Finland has a good game idea and a clear system, so if they do not win this time, it's probably just that they have met a better team, says Sweden's national team captain Johan Garpenlöv to SVT Sport.
The star praises the atmosphere
Finnish NHL star Mikael Granlund, on a daily basis in Nashville, believes in this year's World Cup squad despite the loss in the group final against Sweden yesterday.
- I think we have a really good team that has all the tools required to play good hockey.
We will see how the tournament continues, but I think we have a good atmosphere in the team.
Can you describe the atmosphere in the new arena?
- It has been absolutely fantastic every match.
It's great fun to play this tournament at home in Finland in front of these fans.
It's been fun so far.
Can this team break the Finnish curse?
- We'll see.
I hope so.
We get a lot of energy from playing in front of these fans, but we take it day by day and then we'll see where it ends.
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Sweden won against Finland.
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"A lot of feelings towards Sweden"
A total of 11,695 spectators saw Finland lose a 2-1 lead against Sweden yesterday and then lose 2-3 after penalties.
- A tight match that could have ended anyway.
It is always fun to play these rival matches against Sweden that contain a lot of emotions, says Granlund.
Finland's next match in the tournament is against Great Britain, the last in Group B, tomorrow.
For the Swedish part, the game is waiting until Saturday when Tre Kronor will face the USA.
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Swedish among Finns.
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