Norway vs Kazakhstan Preview & Prediction | 2025 IIHF Men’s Ice Hockey World Championship | Preliminary Round

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Injuries have left Kazakhstan short in goal heading into their first game against Norway

Start date/time: Saturday May 10th 2025: UK – 11:20am / US ET – 6:20am / US PT – 3:20am

How to watch on TV: UK – Not Televised / US – NHL Network

How to watch online: UK – IIHF.TV / US – NHL Network digital platforms

Norway vs Kazakhstan prediction

With neither Nikita Boyarkin, nor Andrey Shutov available, Kazakhstan find themselves potentially struggling when it comes to goaltenders. Sergei Kudryavtsev is likely to start and will be tested significantly by Norway, who may well see this game as a ‘must win’ from their perspective if they are to progress further in the competition.

Whilst Norway may not be as strong as previous years, they remain a solid unit and shouldn’t find themselves in any trouble when it comes to relegation. This is unlikely to be a comprehensive win, but Norway are to be favoured.

Norway vs Kazakhstan tip: Norway to win