It’s hard to argue with perfection. In our fifth Power Rankings, the Russians retain first place after beating Latvia for their fifth straight win. Canada jumps up to second place and Sweden is third.

1		RUS	Ovi shed his precious blood for our win
2		CAN	Why are the people in Ottawa crying?
3		SWE	He isn’t married to Kate Middleton, but he is Prince William
4		USA	The key was to visualize Denmark’s net as the Grand Canyon
5		FIN	Olkinuora kept a clean sheet – the Brits, not so much
6		SUI	It’s hard to dislike Sweden, but we dislike Sweden
7		CZE	When Frolik scores, it’s nice. When Gudas scores, it’s NASTY!
8		SVK	Bondra scored! We're the champs!
9		GER	Canada’s good for a team with no McMarninnon
10		LAT	Wes hates blowings firsts periods leads!
11		DEN	Clearly, these Americans walk and eat healthy
12		NOR	Our generous welfare state provided a goal for Italy
13		FRA	Does anyone remember the words to the Marseillaise?
14		AUT	We yelled: “You can’t beat us!” Norway yelled: “Bull!”
15		GBR	Will Team GB Keep Calm and Remember Agincourt?
16		ITA	Tardelli. Grosso. Miceli.

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