Russia roll on with sixth straight win at IIHF World Championships in Slovakia

By Mike Rowbottom
Sunday, 19 May 2019

Russia's goaltender Alexander Georgiev makes a save during the 3-0 win over Switzerland tonight at the IIHF World Championship in Bratislava ©Getty Images

Russia consolidated their position at the top of Group B with a sixth straight win at the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship in Slovakia.

A 3-0 victory over Switzerland saw them remain top with 18 points, three more than the Czech Republic, who beat Austria 8-0 today at Ondrej Nepela Arena in Bratislava.

Russia have already qualified for the quarter-finals, as have the Czech Republic and Switzerland.

?? @russiahockey pick up a shut out win and @SwissIceHockey faces back-to-back losses. #SUIRUS #IIHFWorlds pic.twitter.com/8iiJIQpWxO
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) May 19, 2019

Finland moved to the top of Group A with a 3-0 win over France tonight.

They are assured of a quarter-final place along with the United States, who defeated Germany 3-1 today, Canada and Germany.

Two-time defending champions Sweden can secure their quarter-final place tomorrow if they beat Latvia.

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