Overview

• Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson scored the game-winning goal 2:02 into overtime, assisted by Logan Cooley and Brady Skjei.
• Goaltender Jeremy Swayman made 25 saves to secure a shutout in the gold medal game against Switzerland.
• The victory is USA Hockey's first IIHF Men's World Championship title in 92 years, breaking a drought that dated back to 1933.
• Team USA honored the late Johnny Gaudreau by draping his jersey over the championship trophy during the celebration.
• The U.S. team featured young talent, including Clayton Keller and Logan Cooley, who played pivotal roles in the tournament success.