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Lundqvist, Rask to start Sweden-Finland tilt

Winslow Townson / USA TODAY Sport

The King is back.

Team Sweden head coach Rickard Gronborg has confirmed that Henrik Lundqvist will play against Team Finland on Tuesday.

Lundqvist was a late scratch in Sweden's first game, as the star goalie dealt with an undisclosed illness. Backup Jacob Markstrom stepped in as Sweden defeated Russia 2-1.

Meanwhile, goalie Tuukka Rask will get the start for Finland after serving as backup to Pekka Rinne in Finland's 4-1 loss to Team North America in its tournament opener.

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