Why Finland against Russia ?

Can someone explain me why the top seeded "A" group team (Finland) will have to play against Russia (2nd in "B" group) instead of playing Sweden (3rd in "B" group") or the Czech Republic (if they win against Slovakia) which was fourth in the "A" group. Makes no sense to me. It means two of the top teams will play against each other in the quarter final and the two weakest will face each other. Doesn't make sense to me.

but can you imagine a sweden vs finland matchup for the gold? :eek:

but can you imagine a sweden vs finland
matchup for the gold? :eek:

Yes, it's a goodfella deal in IIHF. :biglaugh:

Any games are good if the final is played
between FIN and SWE :bow:

It's a love-and-hate bittersweet struggle
for both the players and the fans. It's the
worst and the best at the same time.
I'm not sure any other derby can match
that in the emotional level.

A hockey-masochist's dream in our
neighbourhood.

Answer to original post:

So that the two group winners can't face each other before the final game.