TAMPERE, Finland — The United States shut out Denmark 3-0 on Saturday to remain good on the ice hockey world championship.

Alex Tuch scored one objective and added two assists for the United States to earn its fifth victory from 5 video games.

Cutter Gauthier broke the impasse halfway via the ultimate interval on an influence play earlier than Tuch doubled the benefit and Rocco Grimaldi completed it off with an empty internet objective.

Goaltender Casey DeSmith stopped 22 photographs for the shutout.

The Americans lead Group A with 15 factors and have secured a spot within the quarterfinals. The high 4 groups from the 2 eight-team teams advance to the knockout stage.

In the Latvian capital of Riga, the Czech Republic beat Norway 2-0 to go high of Group B and earn a spot within the final eight.

PHOTOS: US beats Denmark 3-0 for fifth straight win at ice hockey worlds

Dominik Kubalik scored the opening objective with a slap shot on an influence play for the Czechs to guide the scoring desk on the event with seven targets.

Later Saturday, Canada is in motion in opposition to Switzerland in Group B and Latvia performs Kazakhstan. In Group A, it’s defending champion Finland in opposition to Austria, and Sweden versus France.

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