The United States rebounded from a loss to Belarus with a 1-0 victory over Denmark at the world championship in Ostrava, Czech Republic, and stayed on course for a spot in the quarterfinals. Also in Ostrava, Norway earned its second win by beating Slovenia, 3-1. In Prague, the Czech Republic blanked Austria, 4-0, and Germany rallied to edge Latvia, 2-1, for its second victory.
Brock Nelson skated around the net 7 minutes 54 seconds into the second period to score the only goal for the United States. The Americans led Group B with 12 points, 2 ahead of Belarus and 3 ahead of Russia and Finland.