Mikko Koivu scored the winning goal with 3:50 left in regulation to lift the Finns over the Americans, 3-2, on Sunday. Older brother Saku fed Mikko, and he drove from the side of the net, awfully similar to his winner earlier this season over Colorado.

Niklas Backstrom got the win.

The highlights can be seen on tsn.ca.

Here’s the Canadian Press game story.

A phantom goal by Ville Koistinen sparked the comeback. The puck went under the side of the net just like Brett McLean’s goal against the Wild’s Dwayne Roloson in Dec. 2005. That was the game video goal judge Gary Pedigo slammed the door on my face when I sought comment after the NHL admitted Pedigo fouled up.

Canada’s Brent Burns has five points in five games. Koivu has six.

Here’s a link for world championships stats and results.

OK, about to continue my Florida vacation, although I’ll be on KFAN at 2:30 p.m.

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