The United States shut out Denmark 3-0 on Saturday to stay perfect at the ice hockey world championship, while Switzerland rallied from a goal behind to top Canada 3-2 in a clash of undefeated teams.
Alex Tuch scored one goal and added two assists as the United States earned its fifth victory in five games. Cutter Gauthier broke the tie midway through the final period on a power play before Tuch doubled the advantage and Rocco Grimaldi finished it with an empty-net goal.
Goaltender Casey DeSmith stopped 22 shots for the shutout. Tyler Toffoli put Canada ahead midway through the second period on a power play, but the Swiss answered with goals from Nico Hischier and Dario Simon in the frame.
Andres Ambuhl stretched the advantage to two in the final period. Michael Carcone deflected in a slap shot by Brad Hunt for Canada to reduce the lead to one with 3:38 to go.