US routs France 9-0 to stay perfect at ice hockey worlds
United States T J Tynan, left, scores his side's third goal past France's goalie Sebastian Ylonen during the group A match between United States and France at the ice hockey world championship in Tampere, Finland, Sunday, May 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Pavel Golovkin]
TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — The United States has routed France 9-0 to keep its perfect record at the ice hockey world championship. Cutter Gauthier led with a hat trick at Nokia Arena for the Americans to dominate Group A with six wins from six games. Goaltender Cal Petersen made 13 saves for the shutout. Switzerland beat the Czech Republic 4-2 to lead Group B with six victories from six games.
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United States Cutter Gauthier, left, scores his side's second goal past France's goalie Sebastian Ylonen during the group A match between United States and France at the ice hockey world championship in Tampere, Finland, Sunday, May 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)
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United States Cutter Gauthier, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the group A match between United States and France at the ice hockey world championship in Tampere, Finland, Sunday, May 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)
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