What a preliminary round and what a New Year’s Eve at the IIHF World Junior Championship! Sweden, as the lone team with a perfect record, surges into first place in the second edition of our Power Rankings. The Americans are second after their rousing 4-1 win over Canada to wrap up the group stage, while Finland moves into third after three straight victories. Are you excited to see if the rankings get shaken up again after Thursday’s quarter-finals in Ottawa? We can’t wait!

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The Power Rankings are for the enjoyment of IIHF.com readers, and reflect the progress of teams during the IIHF World Junior Championship. They are distinct from the official standings and IIHF World Ranking.