At the end of the preliminary round, it’s still good times for the North Americans in our second edition of the Olympic men’s hockey Power Rankings. Canada retains its grip on first place after running roughshod over Group A, outscoring its foes 20-3 on aggregate. The U.S. sits second with three straight wins over Group C opponents Latvia, Denmark, and Germany. And Slovakia finds its way into third place after topping Group B in an unusual fashion based on goal difference. For the 12 competing nations, it’s now win-or-go-home time. No matter who triumphs or flops, we’ll be serving up a fresh helping of Power Rankings after the quarter-finals!

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The Power Rankings are for the enjoyment of IIHF.com readers, and reflect the progress of teams during the Olympic Winter Games. They are distinct from the official standings and IIHF Men's World Ranking.