On Monday in Zurich, the United States edged Hungary 7-3, keeping a spot in the World Championship quarterfinals alive. Matthew Tkachuk netted two goals and added two assists, while captain Justin Faulk and Ryan Leonard each scored twice. Goaltender Joseph Woll stopped 14 of 18 shots.

Faulk opened the score with a one‑timed slap shot, giving the Americans a 1-0 lead midway through the first period. Tkachuk doubled it on a power play, striking between goaltender Adam Vay’s pads with 1:38 remaining in the 15‑minute window. The Stanley Cup champion’s tally marks second goal games squad this week.

With the victory, the U.S. moves into a decisive position for the last Group A match against Austria on Tuesday. A win would secure a quarterfinal berth, a return to the last eight that the team has achieved every year since 2011. Failure would end the streak and leave the squad scrambling for placement today.

Meanwhile, Norway upset Czechia 4-1 in Fribourg, advancing to quarterfinals since 2012. Canada and the Czech Republic already clinched spots in Group B, while Sweden and Slovakia will contest the final spot on Tuesday. In Zurich, Italy faced Slovenia, and Britain met Germany in battles.