Austria's Michael Raffl was at the centre of almost every highlight play for the team, and boy did he have some beauties.

FORZA ITALIA Italy have won in the shootout and will remain in the top tier! #AUTITA #IIHFWorlds

TIE GAME! Simon Kostner ties it up with 5:19 to go in the 2nd for Italy against Austria.

Anthony Bardaro gets Italy on the board first as they face Austria in this relegation game.

Italy doesn't keep their lead for long. Ganahl sends the puck to the back of the Italy net to evens things up. #IIHFWorlds

A goal you have to see to believe. Michael Raffl dives and scores for Austria and takes the lead over Italy.

For the first time since a three-year stint from 2006 to 2008, Italy will remain in the top group of the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship after a dramatic shootout victory over Austria.

Frolik takes out Herzog and the Czechs pick up their 8th penalty of the game against Austria.

Repik goes in all alone and gets his 2nd goal of the game against Austria.