However , the Finns finished out of the medal round , and Sweden won their first gold medal since 1962 .
The result affected the final standings because had the IIHF 's decision stood , Finland would have advanced to the medal round instead of Sweden .
The Finns finished out of the medal round , and Sweden won IIHF 's first gold medal since 1962 .
The result affected the final standings because had the IIHF 's decision stood , Finland would have advanced to the medal round instead of Sweden .