US pay tribute to Gaudreau after winning first men’s ice hockey world title since 1933
by Agencies from US news | The Guardian on (#6XHDM)
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.
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