1978 World Ice Hockey Championships First round First round

| Team | Games | Drawn | Lost | Points_Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czechoslovakia | 7 | 0 | 0 | 44 - 15 | 14 |
| Soviet Union | 7 | 0 | 1 | 46 - 23 | 12 |
| Canada | 7 | 0 | 3 | 32 - 26 | 8 |
| Sweden | 7 | 0 | 3 | 35 - 21 | 8 |
| West Germany | 7 | 1 | 4 | 23 - 35 | 5 |
| United States | 7 | 1 | 5 | 25 - 42 | 3 |
| East Germany | 7 | 1 | 5 | 13 - 45 | 3 |
| Finland | 7 | 1 | 5 | 23 - 34 | 3 |