Like Swedish NHL stars William Karlsson, Lucas Raymond, and William Nylander (L to R), Tre Kronor fans feel happy as their host team leads our fifth Power Rankings.
photo: PHOTO: © INTERNATIONAL ICE HOCKEY FEDERATION / ANDRE RINGUETTE
After the unavoidable tension of the quarter-finals, it’s time to kick back with our fifth Power Rankings of the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship! Sweden moves into top spot after dethroning the Czechs with a big 5-2 quarter-final win at Avicii Arena. The co-host Danes magically soar into second place, having pulled off one of the greatest upsets in hockey history with their 2-1 elimination of Sidney Crosby’s Canadians. And the Swiss stay third, as they played masterfully in their 6-0 quarter-final walloping of Austria. Please fasten your semi-final seat belts as we prepare for our final descent into Gold Medal International Airport!
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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.