2019 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships – Sweden vs Russia

When does Sweden vs Russia start? Tuesday 21st May, 2019 – 19:15 (UK)

Where is Sweden vs Russia being played? Ondrej Nepela Arena

What television channel is Sweden vs Russia on in the UK? This match will not be televised live in the UK

Where can I stream Sweden vs Russia in the UK? This match cannot be streamed live in the UK

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THE STATISTICS

HEAD-TO-HEAD

Last meeting: Sweden 6-4 Russia

THE TEAM NEWS

SWEDEN

Sweden recorded their fifth straight victory as forward Dennis Rasmussen scored in the final minute to seal a 5-4 win over Latvia and propel the team up the table into third place in Group B.

Swedish forward William Nylander had two assists on Monday against Latvia, and he leads the tournament with a total of 15 points that includes four goals.

Sweden have scored 37 goals in their opening six games which is the highest total in the tournament and their scoring percentage of 15.81% ranks them first ahead of the other 15 countries.

RUSSIA

Russia maintained their undefeated streak in the World Championships as they won their sixth group game against Switzerland to maintain top spot in Group B with a total of 18 points

Right winger Nikita Kucherov scored two goals against Switzerland on Sunday to take his goals total to six and overall points total to 14 which is the second best in the tournament.

Russia have conceded three goals from the opening six games and they have a save percentage of 97.38% which ranks them first in the World Championships.

THE PREDICTION

Sweden have the best attack in the tournament, and they face an undefeated Russian team who have the best defence and sit at the top of Group A. Sweden have won the previous two encounters with Russia, but expect the Russian side to contain the Swedish attack and win the duel to claim a seventh straight win in Group B.