In Group B, the Czech Republic is the third team in the round of eight, alongside Sweden and defending champions Finland. One point is enough for the USA in the last group game on Tuesday (3:20 p.m.) against Norway to progress as well.
World number ten Denmark surprisingly won in Group A against defending champions and record world champions Canada, who had previously qualified for the round of eight. On Tuesday (3:20 p.m.), one point against Slovakia is enough for the Danes to advance. Here, with Switzerland and Germany, other teams are already sure to be in the next round.
Italy and Great Britain are relegated
Italy, on the other hand, is the first to be relegated in the 85th title fight. The world number 16. lost the direct duel in Group A in Helsinki with previously pointless Kazakhstan 2:5 (1:2, 1:1, 0:2) and will have to fight for promotion in Division I next year.