Russia and Sweden are the only two undefeated teams of the IIHF 2014 Mens Ice Hockey World Championship at Minsk Arena in Belarus. After a day off Russia returned to its winning ways, defeating Kazakhstan 7-2. Viktor Tikhonov continued his high-flying exploits with a goal and four points on the night. Sergei Plotnikov scored two goals. Coming into this game, the dynamic duo of Alexander Ovechkin and Tikhonov has scored 6 of Russia’s 15 goals and assisted on another five. They have accounted for 73% of Russia’s offense. Yesterday the defending world champion Sweden celebrated a tight 2-1 victory against Norway who had the lead on Sondre Olden’s breakaway goal until late in the second when Joakim Lindstrom scored to tie the game. In the third, Sweden continued to put the pressure on the Norwegian net, finally winning it on Linus Klasens goal. Other Day 6 games of the Preliminary round (Group stage tournament): Switzerland - Germany 3-2, Czech Republic - Italy 2-0, Slovakia - Norway 5-2. Also on Day 5: Germany - Finland 0-4, Kazakhstan - Latvia 4-5, Italy - Denmark 1-4 iihfworlds2014/en/games/
Posted on: Wed, 14 May 2014 22:55:22 +0000
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