The group stage wrapped up yesterday at the 2021 IIHF Men’s World Championships. Team USA won their group, J.J. Peterka potted his first of the tournament, but the day belonged to Arttu Ruotsalainen.
The Sabres forward scored two goals in Finland’s 3-2 victory over Canada. Not only did he score two in regulation, but he also scored the deciding goal in the shootout.
Ruotsalainen went end to end on his first goal of the contest.
Coming in hot!! 🔥
A great individual effort by Arttu Ruotsalainen ties the game 1-1! 🇫🇮 #IIHFWorlds #CANFIN @leijonat @BuffaloSabres pic.twitter.com/FSZPaYwX69
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) June 1, 2021
He finished off a nice pass from Florida Panthers prospect Anton Lundell for his second of the game.
Uhh ohhhhhh…. the Finns have tied the game! 😳 🇫🇮
Ruotsalainen with his second of the game at a BIG moment! 🔥#IIHFWorlds #CANFIN @leijonat @BuffaloSabres pic.twitter.com/94iviwC4OA
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) June 1, 2021
Peterka showed off his underrated shot again on his goal against Latvia.
Snipe show, J-J Peterka! 🚨🇩🇪
Germany strikes early to take a 1-0 lead! #IIHFWorlds @deb_teams @BuffaloSabres pic.twitter.com/kxGkKnyOyT
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) June 1, 2021
Final Scores
Czech Republic 7, Slovakia 3
Switzerland 6, Great Britain 3
Finland 3, Canada 2
USA 4, Italy 2
ROC 6, Belarus 0
Germany 2, Latvia 1
Final Standings
Group A
1. ROC
2. Swiss
3. Czech Republic
4. Slovakia
5. Sweden
6. Denmark
7. Great Britain
8. Belarus
Group B
1. USA
2. Finland
3. Germany
4. Canada
5. Kazakhstan
6. Latvia
7. Norway
8. Italy
Quarterfinal Matchups (6/3)
USA vs Slovakia
Switzerland vs Germany
ROC vs Canada
Finland vs Czech Republic