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.

Switzerland secured a 7-0 victory to bring Denmark's fairytale run to an end on Saturday and reach the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship final against the United States. Just 48 hours after the Danes made ice hockey history by defeating powerhouse Canada,

HERNING, Denmark — Nick Olesen scored with 49 seconds left and Denmark stunned Canada, 2-1, at the ice hockey world championship Thursday to advance to the semifinals.