The home side are undefeated in Group A after a 7-2 success at the Göransson Arena in Sandviken.

Elsewhere in the group, defending champions Russia also won again as they beat Finland 6-2.

In Group B, the clash between Germany and Belarus had to be decided on penalties following a 7-7 draw.

Both teams had lost their first encounter and it was Belarus who would taste success in the shoot-out, winning it 4-3.

Norway ensured that they top the pile by thrashing the United States 8-3.

Group games will conclude in Sandviken tomorrow.