STOCKHOLM (AP) — Mikael Backlund and Marcus Johansson scored two goals each as Sweden beat Denmark 6-2 to take the bronze medal at the ice hockey world championship on Sunday.

It was the second straight third-place finish for Sweden while fourth place was the best-ever result for Denmark.

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