Defending champion United States erased a 2-1 loss to Switzerland with a commanding 5-1 triumph over debutants Britain in Zurich’s Group A opener. Isaac Howard netted a pair of goals, while Paul Cotter and Mathieu Olivier each piled up three points. Declan Carlile added a goal and an assist, and goaltender Devin Cooley recorded 18 saves. The win restores confidence after the Swiss upset.

Cotter opened the scoring 13:55 in, slipping the puck home from close range. Britain answered midway through the second period when Nathanael Halbert struck on a power play amid heavy traffic. Howard reclaimed the lead late in the period with an unassisted tally after a defensive lapse, then added a power‑play goal in the third. Olivier’s rebound and Carlile’s deflected blue‑line shot underscored USA’s depth.

Olivier and Carlile struck 15 seconds apart early in the final frame, extending the margin to 4-1, before Howard’s second power‑play marker sealed a 5-1 win. The United States now faces Finland on Monday, with Olympic star Matthew Tkachuk set to join the roster Tuesday. Sweden and Denmark also play later, but USA’s momentum holds.