Here’s a look at what’s happening at the World Cup of Hockey today.
• Sweden can clinch a spot in the semi-final with a win over Team North America. Meanwhile, if North America wins, they will force the Russians to have to beat Finland on Thursday.
• Canada and Europe face off, but both teams have already clinched a semi-final spot, so the winner will finish first place in Group A.
• Sweden has a goal differential of +3, while the North Americans are +2. Canada is +8 and Europe is +4.
ESSENTIAL INFO: North America vs. Sweden, 3 p.m. ET
The Wednesday afternoon contest between Team North America and Sweden is packed with clinching scnearios. Here’s how it could all shake down, via our friends at the NHL:
ESSENTIAL INFO: Europe vs. Canada, 8 p.m. ET
One of Team Europe or Team Canada will be dealt its first loss of the World Cup today. The winner of this contest will clinch first place in Group A.
In case you missed it, here’s what happened yesterday:
Team Sweden upended rival Finland in afternoon action.
Team Canada ended Team USA’s World Cup hopes with a 4-2 win in the evening tilt.
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