RIGA, LATVIA - MAY 22: Colin BLACKWELL, #43 of USA against Veli-Matti SAVINAINEN, FIN 19 during the 2021 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship group stage game between Finland and the United States at Arena Riga on May 22, 2021 in Riga, Latvia. (Photo by EyesWideOpen/Getty Images)
The IIHF World Championships are under way in Riga, Latvia. The best players from the world, currently not occupied by the Stanley Cup Playoffs, are there for the tournament that determines who can claim the title of best hockey team in the world.
There are eight current or future New York Rangers participating in the tournament and some are expected to play key roles for their teams.