The Finns didn’t allow any complications. They defeated Norway 9–1 and finished second in group B, which sends them right into the quarterfinals.
The defending champions started the match in a strong way and went up by three during the first period. Although Finland was the more dangerous team, Norway also created some good chances, especially in a power-play. But the Norwegians weren’t able to get the ball into the net so their opponents held a 3–0 lead after twenty minutes.
The Finnish players led the game in the same direction in the second period. They increased their lead by one goal and stayed faultless in defense so the score was 4–0 after two periods.
Unlike in the first forty minutes, Norway found a way of getting the ball behind the Finnish goalie in the third period. But Finland’s lead was safely high at that time already. The direct struggle for the second place and for the quarterfinals ended up by a clear Finnish 9–1 victory. The Norwegians, on the other hand, are going to face Australia in the preliminary round of the elimination stage.
Latvia Overcomes Norway after Penalty Shootout – 8.12.2018
Data Analysis: Czech Republic vs Denmark 10-1 – 8.12.2018
DAY 8: Battles for Final Start, Quarterfinal Losers to Fight for Fifth Place – 8.12.2018
Day 7 Summary: Favorites Sail through to Semis, Championship Again Offers Fantastic Atmosphere – 8.12.2018
Slovakia Takes 9th Place after Exciting Victory over Estonia – 7.12.2018
Finland Becomes Last Semifinalist after 6-1 Win against Germany – 7.12.2018
Canada Edges out Australia Thanks to Huge Comeback in Third Period – 7.12.2018
Sweden Advances to Semifinals after Beating Latvia – 7.12.2018
Poland Outclasses Thailand 9-1 to Grab 13th Place – 7.12.2018
Takizawa Scores Twice as Japan Beats Singapore 4-2 to Take 15th Place – 7.12.2018
Data Analysis: Group Stage Summary – 7.12.2018
DAY 7: Two Quarterfinals and Final Placement Matches on Schedule – 7.12.2018
Day 6 Summary: Czechs Easily through, Switzerland Stumbles, Attendance Record Broken – 7.12.2018
New WFC Attendance record – 6.12.2018
Data Analysis: Sweden vs Denmark 25-0 – 6.12.2018
Czech Republic Comfortably Wins Over Denmark to Reach Semifinals – 6.12.2018
Estonia Outclasses Canada 9-2 to Face Slovakia in 9th Place Game – 6.12.2018
Switzerland Gets Past Norway in Overtime Drama – 6.12.2018
Slovakia Beats Australia 12-3, Will Fight for 9th Place Tomorrow – 6.12.2018
Data Analysis: Norway vs Finland 1-9 – 6.12.2018