Sweden is the second team in Group B to reach nine points in three games following a 6-0 victory over Great Britain in Tampere at the 2022 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship.

Switzerland rolled along with a solid effort tonight at the Jaahalli to defeat Kazakhstan, 3-2. But for the goaltending of Andrei Shutov the Swiss might well have hit double digits.

Austria claimed its first ever victory over Czechia after a tense shootout success in Tampere. Brian Lebler tied the game in the last minute of regulation time and Peter Schneider had the game-winning shot after the teams tied 1-1 through 65 minutes.

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.

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In a battle between two teams that had each won their first two games at the 2022 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, Finland defeated the USA 4-1, becoming the first team in Group B to win three games.

Renewing a longstanding rivalry between neighbours, Germany edged France 3-2 in their Group A clash on Monday evening in Helsinki.