Swiss topple Sweden at Worlds

Posted: Wed May 7 5:20 PM

Quebec City, QC (Sports Network) - Jonas Hiller made 28 saves to lead Switzerland to a 4-2 victory over Sweden at the 2008 World Hockey Championship.

Beat Forster picked up a goal and an assist for the Swiss, who beat Sweden in World Championship play for the first time in 15 years and finished first in Group A with a record of 3-0. The Swedes wound up second with a mark of 2-1.

Switzerland will open the qualifying round on Thursday against the Czech Republic, while Sweden will take on Denmark.