In the fourth Power Rankings of 2021, the defending champion Finns are right back on top as they lead the tournament with 10 points. Switzerland jumps into second place after thrashing Slovakia, while the U.S. hangs tough in third place.

1		FIN	In the warm-up, Italy trash-talked Lordi
2		SUI	How come we never beat Czechoslovakia 13-3?
3		USA	Big moustache, bigger heart
4		ROC	Sochi Bear ate Duckly again
5		GER	Kazakhstan, you can go video review yourself!
6		KAZ	Breakaways, penalty shots...we ain’t picky
7		SVK	Can still win silver if we add a 44-year-old...
8		LAT	We will beat Mexico
9		GBR	“My name is Kirk. Liam Kirk.”
10		CZE	Well, that went better than the 2006 final!
11		BLR	The week started off so well
12		DEN	“Dahm I Wish I Was Your Lover” (Sophie B. Hockey)
13		CAN	When one Connor falls, another must arise
14		SWE	Mullets have made a comeback, just like the Czechs
15		NOR	15 shots per game – if only this was Qatar!
16		ITA	When all else fails, there is lasagne

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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.