Dylan Samberg scored in extra time and the United States beat Sweden 4-3 on Tuesday to complete the group stage with an ideal report on the ice hockey world championship.

Samberg’s winner from the slot 1:37 into extra time clinched first place for the United States in Group A, two factors in entrance of Sweden, forward of Thursday’s quarterfinal video games.

The Americans lead 3-1 within the third interval however Leo Carlsson scored his second purpose earlier than Timothy Liljegren equalized with 2:31 left to pressure extra time.

Nick Bonino and Conor Garland had answered Carlsson’s opener with energy play objectives and Lane Hutson stretched the benefit to 3-1 on a breakaway.

In the Latvia’s capital of Riga, Canada defeated the Czech Republic 3-1 to complete second in Group B.

Peyton Krebs gave Canada an early 1-0 lead and Tyler Myers scored the go-ahead purpose within the third after Martin Kaut tied it within the second. Lawson Crouse completed it off with an empty web purpose.

PHOTOS: Germany shuts out France 5-0 to clinch spot in quarterfinals at ice hockey world championships

Canada accomplished the group with 15 factors and can play defending champion Finland, which completed third in Group A.

The Czechs are third with 13 factors.

Germany shut out France 5-0 in its last group sport to clinch a spot within the quarterfinals.

John Peterka had a purpose and an help and goaltender Mathias Niederberger stopped 13 pictures for the shutout as Germany completed fourth in Group A with 12 factors.

The Germans will subsequent face Group B winner Switzerland.

Slovakia saved its quarterfinal hopes alive by beating Norway 4-1 in Riga. Slovakia is tied for fourth in Group B with co-host Latvia, which takes on Switzerland later Tuesday.

In Group A, co-host Finland performs Denmark.

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