Switzerland’s record-setting shutout streak from the start of a World Championship has ended at 205:08. But is its run to an historic gold medal just getting started? Only time will tell. Regardless, with a perfect 4-0 record and 19-2 goal difference, the Swiss move into first place in our third Power Rankings of 2023 after their 4-2 win over Slovakia. The U.S., also flawless after beating Austria 4-1, is right behind in second place. And Canada gets third place after taking care of business against Kazakhstan with a 5-1 win. This year, the Power Rankings – not to mention the medals – are truly up for grabs!

1		SUI	Congrats to Leonardo and Robert Rinne!
2		USA	Hutson confirmed for Super Mario sequel
3		CAN	1967? No. 1990? No. 2021! Yay Worlds!
4		SWE	Best AC/DC song? “Whole Lotta Rosie”
5		CZE	Kubalik to the castle! (Or maybe a nice house.)
6		FIN	Mörkö mode activated
7		DEN	Duckly quacks naughty words
8		LAT	Polar bears taste delicious
9		FRA	Next time, our sixth attacker will be Obelix
10		SVK	Moon landing. Berlin Wall. Kudrna’s goal.
11		GER	Rammstein melted their Lego – oh ja!
12		NOR	Never take a pre-game nap in the second period
13		KAZ	Sometimes Weegar is stronger
14		HUN	Our great fans deserve the Budapest Coyotes
15		AUT	The U.S. beat our neutral zone von Trapp
16		SLO	Czech dudes named Dominik are good

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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.