Kazakhstan defeated Italy 5-2 on Monday afternoon in Helsinki to avoid relegation and stay in the top division for the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. Italy finishes last in Group A with one point and will be relegated.

Slovakia simply did what it had to do, defeating a gritty Italian side 3-1 with a solid effort on Saturday night.

Coach Toni Soderholm’s team captured its fourth consecutive victory on Friday, pounding winless Italy 9-4.

Hugo Gallet scored at 1:04 of overtime to lift France to a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Italy.

It was harder than expected, but Denmark pulled off a 2-1 win over Italy in Helsinki on Tuesday. Mathias Bau led the way with a goal, including the early third-period winner, and an assist.

Canada played an effective and patient game, controlling play and taking advantage of their chances in defeating Italy 6-1 this afternoon at Helsinki Ice Hall.

Switzerland scored three goals in the first period and never looked back, swarming Italy for 60 minutes and coming away with a dominant 5-2 win.