I think it was Finland we beat for the gold. Sweden was the first game they played and finished in a tie. Bill Baker scored the tieing goal against Sweden in 27 seconds left to play.
BTW.....My hubby is standing right over my shoulder giving me this info as I type. He's a sports bugg....BIG TIME!!!
Right you are on both counts. Beat the Finns 5-2 for the gold, and Baker's goal tied Sweden --- and the Swedish goaltended was none other than the late, great Pelle Lindbergh, who starred for years with the Flyers before running his Ferrari into a wall at high speed.
Baker, btw, was an absolute bust for the Blues. Couldn't/wouldn't hit a lick.
I get those guys mixed up. I knew it wasn't the Ruskies.
Not bad for a south Louisiana guy though. :-)