The U.S. is one victory from earning a medal at the World Hockey Championship, reaching the semifinals by rallying past Switzerland 3-1 in Ostrava, Czech Republic, on Thursday.
Ben Smith, Charlie Coyleand Jake Gardiner potted goals after Swiss Roman Josi opened the scoring in the first period. U.S. goalie Connor Hellebuyck shut down Switzerland in the final two periods.
The U.S. advanced to play either Olympic silver medalist Sweden or defending World champion Russia in the semifinals Saturday on NBC Sports Live Extra. Sweden and Russia play their quarterfinal Thursday at 1 p.