Hungary's Tamas Sarpatki, center, vies for the puck against Ryan Leonard, left, and Ryan Lindgren of the U.S., right, during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group A game between United States and Hungary, in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Andreas Becker/Keystone via AP.
Czechia's Daniel Vozenilek, right, vies for the puck against Norway's Sander Hurrod during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group B game between Czech Republic and Norway, in Fribourg, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Peter Schneider/Keystone via AP.
Matthew Tkachuk of the U.S., right, scores against Hungary's goaltender Adam Vay during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group A game between United States and Hungary, in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Andreas Becker/Keystone via AP.
Britain's Robert Dowd, left, vies for the puck against Germany's Fabio Wagner during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group A game between Germany and Great Britain, in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Andreas Becker/Keystone via AP.
Italy's Matt Bradley, right, and Slovenia's Jan Cosic, left, challenge for the puck during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group B game between Slovenia and Italy, in Fribourg, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Peter Schneider/Keystone via AP.
Czechia's Daniel Vozenilek, left, vies for the puck against Norway's goaltender Henrik Haukeland during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group B game between Czech Republic and Norway, in Fribourg, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Peter Schneider/Keystone via AP.
Hungary's goaltender Adam Vay, center, catches the puck next to, from left, Hungary's Milan Horvath, Max Sasson of the US, Paul Cotter of the US and Hungary's Gabor Tornyai, during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group A game between United States and Hungary, in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Andreas Becker/Keystone via AP.
Czech Republic players look dejected after losing the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group B game between Czech Republic and Norway, in Fribourg, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Peter Schneider/Keystone via AP.
Germany's Alexander Karachun in action during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group A game between Germany and Great Britain, in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Andreas Becker/Keystone via AP.
Hungary's Csanad Erdely, centre is surrounded by teammates who congratulate him after scoring a goal during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group A game between United States and Hungary, in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Andreas Becker/Keystone via AP.
Czechia's Marek Alscher, right, vies for the puck against Norway's Martin Ronnild during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group B game between Czech Republic and Norway, in Fribourg, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Peter Schneider/Keystone via AP.
Czechia's Jiri Tichacek, center, and Czechia's goaltender Dominik Pavlat, right, vie for the puck against Norway's Martin Ronnild during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group B game between Czech Republic and Norway, in Fribourg, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Peter Schneider/Keystone via AP.
Germany's Fabio Wagner, right, celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group A game between Germany and Great Britain, in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Andreas Becker/Keystone via AP.
Ryan Leonard of the U.S. reaches for the puck during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group A game between United States and Hungary, in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Andreas Becker/Keystone via AP.
Czechia's Jiri Cernoch, left, vies for the puck against Norway's Max Krogdahl during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group B game between Czech Republic and Norway, in Fribourg, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Peter Schneider/Keystone via AP.
Germany's Moritz Seider, left, in action during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group A game between Germany and Great Britain, in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Andreas Becker/Keystone via AP.
Italy's Peter Spornberger, centre, vies for the puck against Slovenia's goaltender Lukas Horak, right, during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group B game between Slovenia and Italy, in Fribourg, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Peter Schneider/Keystone via AP.
Goaltender Joseph Woll of the U.S., left, concedes a goal from Hungary's Gabor Tornyai, not pictured, during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group A game between United States and Hungary, in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Andreas Becker/Keystone via AP.
Germany's Lukas Reichel celebrates after scoring during a Group A preliminary round game between Austria and Germany at the men's ice hockey world championship in Zurich, Switzerland, Saturday, May 23, 2026. Foto: Claudio Thoma/Keystone via AP.
Norway's Martin Ronnild, left, scores against Czechia's goaltender Dominik Pavlat during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group B game between Czech Republic and Norway, in Fribourg, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Peter Schneider/Keystone via AP.
Norway players celebrate after scoring during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group B game between Czech Republic and Norway, in Fribourg, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Peter Schneider/Keystone via AP.
Hungary's goaltender Adam Vay, left, loses his glove next to Hungary's Zsombor Garat, center, and Paul Cotter of the US, right, during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group A game between United States and Hungary, in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Andreas Becker/Keystone via AP.
Italy's Peter Spornberger, left, and Italy's goaltender Damian Clara, center, vies for the puck against Slovenia's Rok Ticar during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group B game between Slovenia and Italy, in Fribourg, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Peter Schneider/Keystone via AP.
Britain's goaltender Ben Bowns in action during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group A game between Germany and Great Britain, in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Andreas Becker/Keystone via AP.
Hungary's Tamas Sarpatki, center, vies for the puck against Ryan Leonard, left, and Ryan Lindgren of the U.S., right, during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group A game between United States and Hungary, in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Andreas Becker/Keystone via AP.
Czechia's Daniel Vozenilek, right, vies for the puck against Norway's Sander Hurrod during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group B game between Czech Republic and Norway, in Fribourg, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Peter Schneider/Keystone via AP.
Matthew Tkachuk of the U.S., right, scores against Hungary's goaltender Adam Vay during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group A game between United States and Hungary, in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Andreas Becker/Keystone via AP.
Britain's Robert Dowd, left, vies for the puck against Germany's Fabio Wagner during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group A game between Germany and Great Britain, in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Andreas Becker/Keystone via AP.
Italy's Matt Bradley, right, and Slovenia's Jan Cosic, left, challenge for the puck during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group B game between Slovenia and Italy, in Fribourg, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Peter Schneider/Keystone via AP.
Czechia's Daniel Vozenilek, left, vies for the puck against Norway's goaltender Henrik Haukeland during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group B game between Czech Republic and Norway, in Fribourg, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Peter Schneider/Keystone via AP.
Hungary's goaltender Adam Vay, center, catches the puck next to, from left, Hungary's Milan Horvath, Max Sasson of the US, Paul Cotter of the US and Hungary's Gabor Tornyai, during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group A game between United States and Hungary, in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Andreas Becker/Keystone via AP.
Czech Republic players look dejected after losing the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group B game between Czech Republic and Norway, in Fribourg, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Peter Schneider/Keystone via AP.
Germany's Alexander Karachun in action during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group A game between Germany and Great Britain, in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Andreas Becker/Keystone via AP.
Hungary's Csanad Erdely, centre is surrounded by teammates who congratulate him after scoring a goal during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group A game between United States and Hungary, in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Andreas Becker/Keystone via AP.
Czechia's Marek Alscher, right, vies for the puck against Norway's Martin Ronnild during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group B game between Czech Republic and Norway, in Fribourg, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Peter Schneider/Keystone via AP.
Czechia's Jiri Tichacek, center, and Czechia's goaltender Dominik Pavlat, right, vie for the puck against Norway's Martin Ronnild during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group B game between Czech Republic and Norway, in Fribourg, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Peter Schneider/Keystone via AP.
Germany's Fabio Wagner, right, celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group A game between Germany and Great Britain, in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Andreas Becker/Keystone via AP.
Ryan Leonard of the U.S. reaches for the puck during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group A game between United States and Hungary, in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Andreas Becker/Keystone via AP.
Czechia's Jiri Cernoch, left, vies for the puck against Norway's Max Krogdahl during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group B game between Czech Republic and Norway, in Fribourg, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Peter Schneider/Keystone via AP.
Germany's Moritz Seider, left, in action during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group A game between Germany and Great Britain, in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Andreas Becker/Keystone via AP.
Italy's Peter Spornberger, centre, vies for the puck against Slovenia's goaltender Lukas Horak, right, during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group B game between Slovenia and Italy, in Fribourg, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Peter Schneider/Keystone via AP.
Goaltender Joseph Woll of the U.S., left, concedes a goal from Hungary's Gabor Tornyai, not pictured, during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group A game between United States and Hungary, in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Andreas Becker/Keystone via AP.
Germany's Lukas Reichel celebrates after scoring during a Group A preliminary round game between Austria and Germany at the men's ice hockey world championship in Zurich, Switzerland, Saturday, May 23, 2026. Foto: Claudio Thoma/Keystone via AP.
Norway's Martin Ronnild, left, scores against Czechia's goaltender Dominik Pavlat during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group B game between Czech Republic and Norway, in Fribourg, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Peter Schneider/Keystone via AP.
Norway players celebrate after scoring during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group B game between Czech Republic and Norway, in Fribourg, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Peter Schneider/Keystone via AP.
Hungary's goaltender Adam Vay, left, loses his glove next to Hungary's Zsombor Garat, center, and Paul Cotter of the US, right, during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group A game between United States and Hungary, in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Andreas Becker/Keystone via AP.
Italy's Peter Spornberger, left, and Italy's goaltender Damian Clara, center, vies for the puck against Slovenia's Rok Ticar during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group B game between Slovenia and Italy, in Fribourg, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Peter Schneider/Keystone via AP.
Britain's goaltender Ben Bowns in action during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group A game between Germany and Great Britain, in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday, May 25, 2026. Foto: Andreas Becker/Keystone via AP.











