WC 2011. Qualifying stage. Russia defeated by Czech Republic, Sweden overcomes Switzerland

World Championship

Slovakia

Qualifying stage

Group E

Czech Republic – Russia – 3:2 (2:0, 0:1, 1:1)

1:0 – 15’ Voracek (Rolinek, Skoula)

2:0 – 16’ Jagr (Plekanec)

2:1 – 32’ Tereshenko (Atyushov, A. Radulov)

3:1 – 44’ Plekanec

Goaltenders: Pavelec 24/26 – Barulin 30/33.

May 8. 16.15 CET.

Overall standings: Czech Republic – 12 (4), Finland – 8 (4), Germany – 8 (4), Russia – 6 (4), Denmark – 2 (4), Slovakia – 0 (4).

Group F

Sweden – Switzerland – 2:0 (0:0, 0:0, 2:0)

1:0 – 47’ Backlund (Kronwall)

2:0 – 60’ Backlund

Goaltenders: Fasth – Genoni.

May 8. 16.15 CET.

Overall standings: Canada – 10 (4), Sweden – 10 (4), USA – 7 (4), Norway – 5 (4), Switzerland – 3 (4), France – 1 (4).