"Two gold medals here, what more could you ask for?" said Carter, a "Swede killer" who also was on a Canadian team that beat Sweden in the 1994 World Junior Championships.
Toronto captain Mats Sundin, a three-time world champion for Sweden, had two breakaway chances, the last one just two minutes left of regulation.
"I score nine out of 10 times on that kind chance," said Sundin, named the tournament MVP.
"We had our chances, but they hung in there. We had many chances to win, especially at the end of the third period. Canadian teams always have pride. They're very proud to play for their country, but I think it's in the same way that we are proud to represent Sweden."
For Peter Forsberg, it was also a bitter loss.
First, the Colorado Avalanche star lost in the Stanley Cup playoffs to the Minnesota Wild in seven games despite a 3-1 lead. And now this.
"I think 4-on-4 is used to get more goals in overtime," he said of the new overtime format. "I think you see 4-on-4 in overtime because they don't want to have to go to a shootout."
Forsberg's shootout goal gave Sweden the Olympic gold medal at the 1994 Winter Olympics over Canada after Tommy Salo saved Paul Kariya's shot.
But on June 12, "Foppa," as he's known in Sweden, may finally become a winner this season. The first Swede ever to lead the NHL in scoring this season, Forsberg is a big favorite for MVP honors.
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