Just 2 games and all the teams with Flames prospects have the day off.
Sweden has already won Group A. The winner of Group B will be winner of USA vs CAN tomorrow.
The 2 games today involve perhaps the 4 weakest teams on paper at the tournament that most thought would be playing to avoid relegation.
However, if you had to watch one game today, my choice would be Switzerland vs Denmark.
Denmark is a great story at the tourney. Having won 2 games in a row, they are poised to have their best WJC in the history of the tournament. You can't help but to cheer for them with their exuberant celebrations and massive underdog status.
Watching Switzerland again also gives you another chance to watch Nico Hischier, who has been dynamic and fun to watch. He is showing why some say he should be in the conversation for 1st OA at the 2017 draft.
Lastly the Denmark vs Switzerland game also will have an impact for Finland. The only path for the Fins to play in the quarterfinals is for Denmark to beat Switzerland and then the Fins to beat Switzerland tomorrow. If you are a fan of Suomi, then you are also a fan of Denmark today.
Slovakia vs Latvia is hard to get excited for. Latvia has been a punching bag for everyone in group B with a goals differential of -21 in 3 games. Slovakia isn't a great team this year either but should be a lot better than Latvia. Latvia needs to win this game and hope the Russians beat Slovakia tomorrow to advance to the quarterfinals.
Group A
Switzerland vs Denmark - 3pm MT TSN
Group B
Slovakia vs Latvia - 5:30pm MT TSN
WJC: Preliminary Round Day 5.
