The Danes rose to the occasion in a crucial Group B clash at the Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning to play composed and clinical ice hockey throughout.

Forward Nicklas Jensen led the way with two goals on power play while goaltender Fredrik Andersen blocked all 21 shots he faced. 

The host nation now have eight points and currently occupies the fourth qualifying spot in the group.

"We’re playing good hockey," said team mamber Frans Nielsen afterwards. 

"We knew we had a good team. 

"We’re not perfect, but Freddy has been great for us back there as well when we’ve had breakdowns. 

"We’ve done a good job so far, played some tight games which are exciting for fans to watch."

France enjoyed a 5-2 win over Austria in the early Group A game today at the Royal Arena in Copenhagen.

Damien Fleury and Sacha Treille led the way with two goals apiece.

Teddy Da Costa also scored for France, who remain sixth in the group.

Belarus and Czech Republic are meeting later today in Group A while United States take on South Korea in Group B.

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