Sweden rides big 2nd period past U.S.

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    Patrik Berglund scored twice to help Sweden wrap up the group stage of the world hockey championship with a 6-2 victory over the United States on Wednesday.

    In Bratislava, Milan Michalek and Jaromir Jagr scored to lead the Czech Republic 2-1 over Finland to complete the group stage with a perfect record in Group D.

    Sweden topped Group C with seven points, one more than the United States.

    "I think we had a good game overall, it was a good team effort," said Berglund, who plays for the St. Louis Blues.

    Swedish goalie Viktor Fasth stopped 30 shots.

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