Overview

• Kelly Pannek scored the game-winning goal on a rebound 8:26 into the final period, continuing her streak of earning points in every U.S. game this tournament.
• Laila Edwards tied the game with a power-play goal in the second period, as the U.S. outshot the Czech Republic 45-11.
• Hilary Knight recorded an assist, raising her career points total at the world championships to 52, while goalie Aerin Frankel made 10 saves.
• The U.S. improved to 6-0 all-time against the Czech Republic at the world championships and 3-0 in semifinal matchups.
• The Czech Republic, led by Tereze Plosová’s opening goal, will compete in the bronze-medal game for the fourth consecutive tournament.