The United States shut out Denmark 3-0 in Tampere to stay perfect. Alex Tuch scored one goal and added two assists to earn the U.S. a fifth victory from five games.
May 20, 2023 at 12:43 PM ET
RIGA, Latvia — Switzerland rallied from a goal behind to top Canada 3-2 in a clash of two undefeated teams at the ice hockey world championship on Saturday. Tyler Toffoli put Canada ahead midway through the second period on a power play but the Swiss answered with goals from Nico Hischier and Dario Simon in the frame.
Andres Ambuhl stretched the advantage to two in the final period, then Michael Carcone deflected in a slap shot by Brad Hunt for Canada to reduce the lead to one with 3:38 to go.The United States shut out Denmark 3-0 in Tampere to stay perfect.Cutter Gauthier broke the deadlock midway through the final period on a power play, Tuch doubled the advantage and Rocco Grimaldi finished it off with an empty net goal.The Americans lead Group A with 15 points and have secured a spot in the quarterfinals.
Dominik Kubalik scored the opening goal with a slap shot on a power play for the Czechs to lead the scoring table at the tournament with seven goals.Later Saturday, co-host Latvia played Kazakhstan in Group B, and Sweden faced France in Group A.
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