Iceland vs New Zealand, IIHF World Championship IIB – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
6:2
07/04/2026 at 06:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • WCH IIB

Match Stats

Shots on Goal
2928
Shooting PCT
20.69% (6/29)7.14% (2/28)
Goalkeeper Saves
2623
Saves PCT
92.86% (26/28)79.31% (23/29)
Penalties
54
PIM
108
Power-play Goals
20
Shorthanded Goals
00
Power-play PCT
50% (2/4)0% (0/5)
Pen. Killing PCT
100% (5/5)50% (2/4)
Faceoffs Won
2535
Faceoffs %
41.6758.33
Empty Net Goals
00

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (2 - 1)
  • 06:44, 0 - 1, Carey J. (G), Devlin D. (A),
  • 09:08, 1 - 1, Arnarsson K. (G), Arason G. (A), Hafsteinsson N. (A2)
  • 15:32, 2 - 1, Thorsteinsson G. (G), Hafsteinsson N. (A),
  • 2nd Period (3 - 0)
  • 02:53, 3 - 1, Thorsteinsson G. (G), Arason G. (A),
  • 04:41, 4 - 1, Magnusson H. (G), Leifsson J. (A), Eggertsson T. (A2)
  • 08:46, 5 - 1, Runarsson U. (G), Magnusson H. (A), Leifsson J. (A2)
  • 3rd Period (1 - 1)
  • 01:38, 6 - 1, Thorsteinsson G. (G), Bjorgvinsson O. (A),
  • 09:40, 6 - 2, Amston S. (G), Orr J. (A),

Chances of winning


Iceland
52.5%
Draw
19.6%
New Zealand
27.9%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
47.2% 19.9% 32.9%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Iceland has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.3%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Iceland's performance.
  • New Zealand has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-5%)
  • Iceland - New Zealand Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.74
    (1.92)
    4.64
    (4.55)
    3.26
    (2.75)
    9.8%
    (10.4%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 7.00
    Preview Facts
    • Iceland might have a minor edge in this game.
    • In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Iceland won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 9:3. (average 4.5:1.5).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Iceland - New Zealand were as follows:
    03.05.2025 Iceland - New Zealand 5:1
    Latest results of Iceland
    06.04.2026 Iceland - Chinese Taipei 6:5
    03.05.2025 Iceland - New Zealand 5:1
    02.05.2025 Thailand - Iceland 3:6
    29.04.2025 Iceland - Chinese Taipei 2:1
    27.04.2025 Iceland - Bulgaria 8:4
    Latest results of New Zealand
    06.04.2026 New Zealand - Israel 6:7
    03.05.2025 Iceland - New Zealand 5:1
    02.05.2025 Bulgaria - New Zealand 2:3
    30.04.2025 New Zealand - Thailand 7:1
    28.04.2025 New Zealand - Georgia 0:5
    IIHF World Championship IIB Table
    2025
    PlWWOLOLPts
    1Georgia5410035:914
    2Iceland5400121:1312
    3New Zealand5300214:149
    4Bulgaria5111223:266
    5Chinese Taipei5101314:164
    6Thailand5000511:400

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