Swedish goalies Filip Gustavsson (#35) and Samuel Ersson (#33) have combined to allow the fewest goals (five) at the 2024 Worlds thus far, and their team remains atop our third Power Rankings.
photo: © International Ice Hockey Federation / Matt Zambonin
Sweden still tops, Canada second, Czechs into third
Consistency is key in hockey, and so far at the 2024 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, no team has brought its A-game as often as Sweden. With four straight regulation victories, including Thursday’s 3-1 win over Kazakhstan, Tre Kronor retains its crown on top of our third Power Rankings. The defending champion Canadians, who played stifling defence to defeat Norway 3-1, are hot on Sweden’s heels in second place. And host Czechia surges into third place, riding a wave of enthusiasm after downing surprising Austria 4-0. Which other contenders will rise up the rankings next? We can’t wait to find out!
Consistency is key in hockey, and so far at the 2024 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, no team has brought its A-game as often as Sweden. With four straight regulation victories, including Thursday’s 3-1 win over Kazakhstan, Tre Kronor retains its crown on top of our third Power Rankings. The defending champion Canadians, who played stifling defence to defeat Norway 3-1, are hot on Sweden’s heels in second place. And host Czechia surges into third place, riding a wave of enthusiasm after downing surprising Austria 4-0. Which other contenders will rise up the rankings next? We can’t wait to find out!
| 1 |  |
SWE | Hi, Mr. Lidstrom! We too are perfect humans! |
| 2 |  |
CAN | Looked upon as kind of gods in Prague |
| 3 |  |
CZE | Flek yeah! |
| 4 |  |
SUI | The Roman Empire is back |
| 5 |  |
GER | We’re the ‘85 Oilers, ja? |
| 6 |  |
USA | Nice job, Brady – but Gisele’s still mad |
| 7 |  |
FIN | Still unbeaten versus Australia |
| 8 |  |
SVK | Hockey gives us hope |
| 9 |  |
AUT | Baumgartner is our Mörkö |
| 10 |  |
LAT | We got Bayer Leverkusen-ed |
| 11 |  |
FRA | Camus said: “45 seconds? Absurd!” |
| 12 |  |
NOR | Six shots is fine at your bachelor party |
| 13 |  |
DEN | A classic Moelgaardian spinorama |
| 14 |  |
KAZ | Starchenko can’t retire until Jagr does |
| 15 |  |
POL | Can we decline power plays? |
| 16 |  |
GBR | “Plucky” sounds better than “pesky” |
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The Power Rankings are for the enjoyment of IIHF.com readers, and reflect the progress of teams during the IIHF Ice Hockey Men's World Championship. They are distinct from the official standings and IIHF Men's World Ranking.
The Power Rankings are for the enjoyment of IIHF.com readers, and reflect the progress of teams during the IIHF Ice Hockey Men's World Championship. They are distinct from the official standings and IIHF Men's World Ranking.