USA Defeats Canada 4-1 to Secure Top Spot in World Juniors Group A

The U.S. capitalized on power plays and strong goaltending to outplay Canada, which finished third and will face Czechia in the quarterfinals.

Danny Nelson scored the game-winning goal in the third period, while Trey Augustine made 38 saves for Team USA.
The U.S. converted three power-play opportunities, with Cole Hutson, Cole Eiserman, and Ryan Leonard contributing goals.
Canada's Bradly Nadeau scored their lone goal, but the team struggled with penalties, allowing three goals on seven U.S. power plays.
The victory places the U.S. at the top of Group A, setting up a quarterfinal match against Switzerland, while Canada will face Czechia.
This marks another chapter in the storied USA-Canada rivalry at the World Juniors, with the U.S. seeking its first gold medal since 2021.