Austria secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Latvia at the ice hockey world championship, powered by Benjamin Nissner's go-ahead power-play goal in the third period. The win marked Austria's third consecutive triumph, lifting them level with Switzerland and Finland at the summit of Group A. Tim Harnisch opened the scoring before Latvia's Rudolfs Balcers tied the game with his tournament-leading fourth goal.

In Group B action, Norway dominated Italy with a convincing 4-0 shutout victory. Four different players—Eskild Bakke Olsen, Noah Steen, Christian Kaasastul, and Tinus Luc Koblar—scored for Norway, while goaltender Henrik Haukeland delivered a stellar performance with 30 saves. Italy, making its debut in the top division, continues to search for its first point in the tournament.

The results reshaped the standings as Group A sees three teams tied at the top, creating a competitive race for advancement. Norway establishes itself as a Group B contender with two victories and two shutouts. Italy faces mounting pressure to secure a victory as they remain the only top-division team without a point after three matches.