Team USA dominates Kazakhstan with a 10-1 victory at hockey world championship – WKRG News 5

The United States ice hockey team dominated Kazakhstan in a stunning 10-1 victory at the world championship in Prague on Sunday. Captain Brady Tkachuk led the charge with an impressive performance, scoring three power play goals and adding an assist to secure the win.

With this victory, the United States moved up to second place in Group B with 13 points, just one point ahead of Germany. Johnny Gaudreau also made history by becoming the United States’ record scorer with 43 points, surpassing Patrick Kane.

The team’s offensive power was on full display, with Matt Boldy scoring twice and contributing four assists, while Brock Nelson, Luke Kunin, Gavin Brindley, and Kevin Hayes also found the back of the net. Goalkeeper Alex Nedeljkovic made 13 saves to secure the win.

Tkachuk’s hat trick was a highlight of the game, with his final goal coming from a powerful one-timed shot in the final period. Kazakhstan managed to score a consolation goal through Alikhan Omirbekov when they were already trailing 9-0.

In other matches, Austria defeated Norway 4-1, tying for fourth place with Finland in Group A. The top four teams from each group will advance to the playoff round.

Upcoming games include Canada facing Switzerland for the lead in Group A and Slovakia taking on Latvia in Group B. The competition is heating up as teams battle for a spot in the playoffs.