Hosts Finland opened their campaign at the World Junior Hockey Championships with an emphatic 6-0 win over Belarus this morning.
Other action saw Sweden thump Switzerland 8-3.
Russia got past the Czech Republic 2-1.
And it was Team USA doubling up on Canada 4-2.
Over in the NHL,
The National Hockey League is back in action this morning after a Christmas break.
The Washington Capitals beat the struggling Montreal Canadiens 3-1.
Buffalo beat home team Boston 6-3.
Tampa Bay enjoyed a 5-2 home victory against Columbus.
Carolina downed New Jersey 3-1.
St. Louis defeated NHL's top team, the Dallas Stars, 3-2.
Sidney Crosby returned from injury with a goal and assist each to help Pittsburgh to a 3-1 victory in Minnesota.