In Cologne and Paris, gaining momentum in the world hockey championship in the top division.
Group A:
Russia without any problems and scored a third victory in the tournament and virtually guaranteed a spot in the playoffs. In the match with the Germans, the team of Oleg Znarka only with the score 5:0 allowed himself to relax in the final period. Again in attack shone scoring trio Vadim Shipachyov, Panarin and Kucherov, who scored eight points (4+4).
The Swedes have not yet confirmed their status as contenders for the prize. After the defeat of Russia “Tre Kronor” in the struggle lost American youth. The winning goal in the 52nd minute of organized JT Comper.
Germany — Russia 3:6 (0:3, 0:2, 3:1)
USA — Sweden 4:3 (2:3, 1:0, 1:0)
Standings: Russia 8, Latvia, US – 6, Sweden – 4, Germany 3, Slovakia 2, Italy 1, Denmark 0.
Group B:
Canada, effortlessly, confidently defeated Belarus, which every defeat is approaching to relegation. Goalkeeper Calvin Picard scored a shutout and Braden point and Nathan MacKinnon scored for the double.
Finns after the sensational defeat against France in the match against the Czech Republic managed to lose the advantage in three washers. The Czechs in the 48th minute started your comeback – horák, Gudas and covari equalized, and in the penalty shootout decisive shot scored Hancl.
Finland — Czech Republic 3:4 in shootout (3:0, 0:0, 0:3, 0:0)
Belarus — Canada 0:6 (0:1, 0:2, 0:3)
Standings: Canada – 9, Switzerland, Czech Republic – 5, Finland 4, Norway, France – 3, Slovenia – 1, Belarus – 0.
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