(Tampere) Defending champions Finland outscored Hungary 7-1 at the World Hockey Championship on Friday, powered by five third-period goals.
Finland are third in Group A, behind USA and Sweden.
The top four from each group of eight nations will reach the quarter-finals.
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The Germans had the upper hand over Austria.
Germany defeated Austria 4-2, thanks in part to a double from Nico Sturm of the San Jose Sharks.
Latvia beat the Slovenians 3-2, while Kazakhstan defeated Slovakia 4-3 in a shootout.
Canada will face Switzerland on Saturday. The Swiss occupy the top of group B, one point ahead of the maple leaf.