RIGA, Latvia, May 14 (UPI) -- Marian Hossa had a goal and two assists Sunday as Slovakia beat Sweden, 5-2, in the quarterfinals of the 2006 World Hockey Championship at Riga, Latvia.
Hossa, who missed last two games because of a knee injury, scored 1:45 into the contest and assisted on the second goal.
With the victory, Slovakia moved to within one point of Belarus and Switzerland in the Group F standings. Sweden already had clinched a spot in the quarterfinals, but its loss on Sunday means it can no longer win Group F.
Russia, which is on top in Group F, beat Switzerland, 6-3, to run its winning streak to five straight games.
In Monday's qualifying round, Russia plays Sweden.
Elsewhere, Finland beat Norway, 3-0, and meets Team Canada on Monday for first place in Group E.
The Czech Republic beat Canada, 6-4, and will play the United States on Tuesday in a key Group E contest.
