MANNHEIM - Sweden had little trouble defeating Latvia, 4-2, tonight at SAP Arena. Four different goalscorers contributed to the victory while Martins Karsums had both Latvian goals.

COLOGNE - It's ironic that Team USA defenceman Jack Johnson idolized Russian sniper Alexei Kovalev when he was growing up because the Americans sure could use Kovalev's scoring touch.

MANNHEIM - Fans from around the world sent in a ton of questions for Matt Duchene, the 2010 Calder Trophy candidate from the Colorado Avalanche who's making his Worlds debut with Canada.

COLOGNE - Peter Regin scored on Denmark's first shot of the game and the Danes had three goals on their first three shots en route to a 6-0 triumph over Slovakia.