2019 World Championship. Sweden - Russia

At 21.15 Moscow time, the senior Russian national team will take on Sweden in the concluding match of the 2019 IIHF World Championship group stage.

So far, Russia have been perfect at the competition in terms of results, defeating Norway (5:2), Austria (5:0), the Czech Republic (3:0), Italy (10:0), Latvia (3:1) and Switzerland (3:0). Forward Nikita Kucherov is the top scorer with 14 (6+8) points.

In their opening game, the Swedes lost 2:5 to the Czech Republic, but they have subsequently beaten Italy (8:0), Norway (9:1), Austria (9:1), Switzerland (4:3) and Latvia (5:4).

Canada, Finland, Germany and the USA have all qualified from Group A, while Russia, Switzerland, Sweden and the Czech Republic emerge from Group B.

Russia require one point to secure first place.

Puck drop is scheduled for 21:15 Moscow time. Channel One will broadcast live in Russia.