US beats Sweden in OT at ice hockey worlds, Canada defeats Czech Republic

By The Associated Press

Germany's John Peterka, right, tries to score past France's goalie Sebastian Ylonen during the group A match between Germany and France at the ice hockey world championship in Tampere, Finland, Tuesday, May 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Pavel Golovkin]

TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — Dylan Samberg scored in overtime and the United States beat Sweden 4-3 to finish the group stage with a perfect record at the ice hockey world championship. Samberg’s winner from the slot 1:37 into overtime clinched first place for the United States in Group A, two points in front of Sweden, ahead of Thursday’s quarterfinal games. The Americans face the Czech Republic next while Sweden faces co-host Latvia. In the Latvia’s capital of Riga, Canada defeated the Czechs 3-1 to finish second in Group B and set up a quarterfinal game against defending champion Finland. Sweden meets co-host Latvia and Switzerland plays Germany in the other quarterfinals.

Germany's John Peterka, right, scores his side's third goal past France's goalie Sebastian Ylonen during the group A match between Germany and France at the ice hockey world championship in Tampere, Finland, Tuesday, May 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

Photo: ASSOCIATED PRESS/Pavel Golovkin

Germany's Frederik Tiffels, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the group A match between Germany and France at the ice hockey world championship in Tampere, Finland, Tuesday, May 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

Photo: ASSOCIATED PRESS/Pavel Golovkin

United States Conor Garland, centre, scores his side's second goal past Sweden's goalie Lars Johansson during the group A match between Sweden and United States at the ice hockey world championship in Tampere, Finland, Tuesday, May 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

Photo: ASSOCIATED PRESS/Pavel Golovkin