“USA Claims Top Spot in Group A with 4-3 Overtime Victory over Sweden”

Preliminary round – Group A

Sweden – USA: 3-4 OT

SWE: Carlsson (2) Lily branch
USA: Bonino, Garland, Hudson, Samberg

Dylan Samberg scored 1:37 into extra time as the United States cruised to a 4-3 victory over Sweden to claim top spot in Group A for Thursday’s quarter-finals. The Americans remain undefeated with 20 stitches.

The United States led 3-1 late in the third period, but the Swedes scored twice within three minutes to send the game into overtime.

This is the first defeat of the Swedish coach Sam Hallamwho finished the group stage with 18 points, including a 2-1 extra-time win over hosts Finland.