Currently outscoring opponents 23-2, Finland moves into first place in our third Power Rankings of 2018.
1 | FIN | Selanne and Kurri want our autographs |
2 | RUS | What do you mean, “Mr. Ovechkin is busy right now”? |
3 | SWE | Obviously, we’re happy about the ABBA reunion |
4 | USA | This is why he makes $10 million a year |
5 | CAN | We’ve already got all our problems licked |
6 | LAT | In the warmup, they made fun of our cars and TVs |
7 | CZE | Shootouts are fun! (Except when Andy Roach scores.) |
8 | SUI | It’s an improvement over losing 19-1 in 1972 |
9 | SVK | Hey, does anybody remember the words to the anthem? |
10 | NOR | Say, Denmark, would you be up for reuniting? |
11 | DEN | OMG Norway, this is so totally not the moment |
12 | FRA | Bellemare’s not coming, and neither is Asterix |
13 | GER | Behold, I do not teach you the superman |
14 | AUT | Sir, we checked and they have Australian passports! |
15 | BLR | We take mustaches VERY seriously |
16 | KOR | [insert bad Korean words here] |
The Power Rankings are for the enjoyment of IIHF.com readers, and reflect the progress of teams during the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. They are distinct from the official standings and IIHF World Ranking.