In the Group B match, the Czech Republic are clear favorites: the team has already beaten Switzerland and Norway, while Denmark lost both matches by an aggregate score of 2:10. At the same time, the Danes play cautiously, “dry out” the game and try not to push forward. The Czechs are also not inclin... Show more

In the central match of Group A, two favorites — Finland and Sweden — will face each other. Both national teams started the tournament confidently: the Finns have won two games, and so have the Swedes, with a more impressive attack. The Scandinavians are demonstrating powerful offensive play (averag... Show more

Team USA made a powerful start to the tournament — two wins with an aggregate score of 11:0. The team is displaying fast, aggressive hockey and is performing excellently both in attack and defense. ... Show more

Norway lost to Kazakhstan 1:2 despite a large number of shots. The Czech Republic defeated Switzerland 5:4 in overtime in the first round, showing a powerful offense. The Czechs are one of the tournament favorites, with a deep roster and a solid defense. In the last 4 head-to-head meetings, they con... Show more

Finland started with a 2:1 win over Austria, showing their traditional style of play — tight defense, minimal risks, and a low total. France lost to Latvia 1:4, making serious mistakes in defense, but looked lively in attack. Finland’s squad includes NHL stars — Teravainen and Tolvanen — but the tea... Show more