Americans beat Switzerland 1-0 in overtime
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The United States prevailed over Switzerland 1-0 in overtime to claim the American men’s first ice hockey world championship at the tournament since 1933.

Tage Thompson wristed a shot past goaltender Leonardo Genoni from the top of the right circle for the winner 2:02 into overtime with the 40th shot on goal. Logan Cooley and Brady Skjei provided the assists and goaltender Jeremy Swayman shut out the Swiss with 25 saves.