Slovakia Stay Perfect With Win Over Italy at IIHF World Championships

Slovakia overpower Italy to make it two wins from two

Oliver Okuilar added a late power-play goal to seal the win after Gabriel Nitz pulled one back for Italy.

Kristian Pospisil continued his scoring streak with another goal against Italy...

Slovakia kept up their strong start with a 4-1 win over Italy, making it two victories from two in Group B and staying on course for the knockout stages.

Marek Hrivik, who scored the winner yesterday, opened the scoring in the first period. Jozef Kmec then doubled the lead against an Italy side that struggled to find rhythm.

Kristian Pospisil, also on target against Norway last time out, continued his good form to make it 3-0 early in the third period. Gabriel Nitz pulled one back for Italy, but Oliver Okuilar sealed it with a power-play goal to end any chance of a comeback.

 

Second game, second win for @hockeyslovakia! 🇸🇰👏 #MensWorlds #IIHF

🔗 Game recap: https://t.co/di81tuTuJ8 pic.twitter.com/5u3XvfomxW

— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) May 17, 2026

Later on Sunday, Denmark face Sweden in a Scandinavian matchup. Norway will also look for their first win of the tournament when they take on Slovenia at 20:20 CET.