With a perfect record through three games, the U.S. earns a bye to the 2022 Olympic quarter-finals – and first place in our second men’s Power Rankings of these Games. Finland keeps second place after rallying past traditional rival Sweden in overtime, while the ROC team drops to third.
1 | USA | The naysayers can go jump in Lake Placid | |
2 | FIN | A 3-0 lead is the worst Swedish lead in hockey | |
3 | ROC | Did Krejci play in the 1987 Canada Cup final? | |
4 | SWE | Hockey is for everyone – especially the Finns | |
5 | CAN | After the big win, everyone’s happy in Ottawa | |
6 | DEN | The Storm came! | |
7 | CZE | Hell, why stop at a full 60? | |
8 | SVK | If all our players were 17, we’d be the U.S. | |
9 | GER | If all our players were 30...oh wait, they are | |
10 | SUI | Dudes, “Free chocolate!” isn’t working | |
11 | LAT | Ohs, shoots! | |
12 | CHN | Put Wu Jing in |
Click here to check out the previous editions of the Power Rankings.
The Power Rankings are for the enjoyment of IIHF.com readers, and reflect the progress of teams during Olympic Winter Games. 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 Olympic Winter Games. They are distinct from the official standings and IIHF Men's World Ranking.