US Beats Canada in World Junior Hockey

US Beats Canada in World Junior Hockey
United States' Cole Eiserman (91) celebrates his goal against Canada with Zeev Buium (28) during the third period of an IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship tournament game in Ottawa, on Dec. 31, 2024. Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP
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OTTAWA, Ontario—Danny Nelson scored the eventual game-winner in the third period and Trey Augustine made 38 saves, leading the United States to a 4-1 win over Canada on Tuesday night and into the top spot in Group A at the world junior hockey championship.

Cole Hutson and Cole Eiserman each had a goal and an assist for the Americans. Ryan Leonard scored into an empty-net.