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Finland just keeps on flying
Published 20.05.2016 01:09 GMT+3 | Author
Finland is now two wins away from capturing its first gold medal since 2011. Photo: Minas Panagiotakis / HHOF-IIHF Images
In our seventh Power Rankings, Finland stays on top after its 5-1 quarter-final win over Denmark. Canada takes second place, while host Russia is third.
| 1. |  |
Finland: | It’s hard to be humble – no, wait, it’s easy: we’re Finns |
| 2. |  |
Canada: | Winning quarter-finals...it really grows on you |
| 3. |  |
Russia: | Holy Ship! |
| 4. |  |
United States: | Simply Auston-ishing |
| 5. |  |
Czech Republic: | It’s the curse of Andy Roach |
| 6. |  |
Sweden: | Nyquist trots sadly back to his stable |
| 7. |  |
Germany: | Yes, but our cars are nicer |
| 8. |  |
Denmark: | We would have won if Barkov had coughed on Granlund |
| 9. |  |
Slovakia: | Being number nine is good – if you’re Rocket Richard |
| 10. |  |
Norway: | We still have the best trolls |
| 11. |  |
Switzerland: | Next year, let’s try Federer on the PK |
| 12. |  |
Belarus: | Yay Russia! You’re like us, but bigger |
| 13. |  |
Latvia: | Last time we made the QF, Patrik Laine was 11 |
| 14. |  |
France: | Russia was tough on Napoleon too. (Too soon?) |
| 15. |  |
Hungary: | When the ice melts, we’ll smoke you at water polo |
| 16. |  |
Kazakhstan: | Solid tournament for Boydaweschenski |
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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 World Championship. They are distinct from the official standings and IIHF World Ranking.
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