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OSTRAVA Seven video games, seven wins.
6–1 in opposition to Slovakia signifies that Tre Kronor takes the utmost 21 factors within the World Cup group stage for the primary time.
– Actually good. The outcome speaks for itself, says Erik Karlsson.
There are two greater than Canada within the second group, which signifies that Tre Kronor is the highest seed for the playoffs. It’s the first time they’ve scored so many factors with the present sequence setup.
– The main focus within the matches we had was on the highest degree I’ve skilled at a WC earlier than. It is enjoyable to see, says Erik Karlsson, who scored three factors within the 6–1 victory in opposition to Slovakia.
Distribution in energy play
The one concern over the primary six video games has been the ability play, with 4 targets on 22 makes an attempt.
However following reshuffling and sharing the once more stars Victor Hedman and Erik Karlsson, it loosened up for each formations in opposition to Slovakia.
– We moved the puck shortly and had the mentality to shoot pucks, says Victor Hedman.
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full screenErik Karlsson celebrates. Picture: Maxim Thore / Bildbyrån
Simply Hedman shot previous Lucas Raymond to make it 1-0 following simply over two minutes.
Finish of sophistication by Karlsson: “Trisslott”
Erik Karlsson performed André Burakovsky to make it 3–0 within the second interval. Earlier than that, he scored 2-0 himself in a small hole between the goalkeeper’s head, shoulder and crossbar.
FACT
Tre Kronor’s group stage leads to the World Cup
2024: 21 factors
2023: 18 factors
2022: 18 factors
2021: 10 factors
2020: Pandemic
2019: 15 factors
2018: 20 factors
2017: 16 factors
2016: 13 factors
2015: 16 factors
2014: 18 factors
2013: 15 factors
2012: 18 factors
arrow The compilation applies from 2012, when the group stage was determined in two teams with eight groups every.
Canada 2015 is the perfect, with 21 factors and +35 in purpose distinction. Sweden 2024 has 21 factors and +26 in purpose distinction.
– I used to be in search of a passport. Fortunately “Ray” (Lucas Raymond) went and altered, in any other case he would have been fully free. I needed to accept taking pictures and it turned out nicely ultimately, says Erik Karlsson.
It was Karlsson’s fifth purpose of the match, probably the most of any defender, and he appeared impressed when the replay was proven on the jumbotron.
– It wasn’t an enormous hole. I can hit the world fairly simply, however he actually lined the whole lot. I get to purchase myself a trill citadel tomorrow!
Victor Hedman was impressed.
– He mentioned it himself: 99 out of 100 do not get in. However when you might have the ability that he has, there may be at all times an opportunity, says Hedman.
Finland awaits in Thursday’s quarter-finals, which misplaced 1-3 in opposition to Switzerland this night. The match might be performed at 20.20.
Hockey World Cup: How the playoffs are performed – dates and TV occasions
Recreation occasions are decided on Tuesday night
Hockey World Cup: How the quarterfinals are performed
- Thursday 23 Might, 16.20: Canada–Slovakia (Viaplay)
- Thursday 23 Might, 16.20: Switzerland–Germany (Viaplay)
- Thursday 23 Might, 20.20: USA–Czech Republic (Viaplay)
- Thursday 23 Might, 20.20: Sweden–Finland (Viaplay)
That is how the semi-finals and remaining of the Hockey World Cup are performed
- Saturday 25 Might, 14.20: Semi-final 1 (Viaplay)
- Saturday 25 Might, 18.20: Semi-final 2 (Viaplay)
- Sunday 26 Might, 15.20: Bronze match (Viaplay)
- Sunday 26 Might, 20.20: Closing (Viaplay)
Since Sweden is the highest seed, they get to face the lowest-ranked staff in a attainable semi-final. In addition they have the benefit of fixing final through the matches.