U.S. captures world junior gold for 6th time with win over host Sweden

The United States got the revenge it desperately craved.

Isaac Howard scored twice in the second period as the Americans beat host Sweden 6-2 to capture gold at the world junior hockey championship Friday in Gothenburg.

Gabe Perreault, with a goal and two assists, Zeev Buium, Ryan Leonard and Rutger McGroarty, into and empty net, provided the rest of the offence for the Americans, who secured the under-20 tournament for a sixth time after last winning in 2021.

Will Smith added two assists. McGroarty also had an assist for a two-point performance.

Trey Augustine made 24 saves to pick up the victory in goal for the U.S.

Otto Stenberg and Jonathan Lekkerimaki replied for the Swedes, who have claimed just two titles in the event's 48-year history. Hugo Havelid allowed five goals on 25 shots in the loss.

Isaac Howard with a sweet move.