Sweden turned 0–1 into 2–1 in less than two minutes in the second period.

But with just over five minutes left in the final period, the Czech Republic equalized and the match went to extra time.

Ludvig Jansson decided there, after Carl Lindbom made a great save.

Sweden now tops Group A, one point ahead of the Czech Republic.

Sweden meets Canada on New Year's Eve in the last group semi-final match.

Disturbing images

Sweden suffered two heavy interruptions during the start of the match.

Leo Carlsson participated during the warm-up - but when the match started, the JVM star was missing.

- We tested him, but it didn't work.

He had to go back to the hotel, says Juniorkronorna's assistant captain Gereon Dahlgren to Viaplay.

Fabian Lysell also retired during the match.

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See Sweden's two goals in the second period