KOSICE, Slovakia — The United States rebounded from an upset loss to Slovakia within the opening recreation on the ice hockey world championship by routing France 7-1 on Sunday.
After shedding 4-1 to the host, the U.S. was not prepared for an additional upset. Alex DeBrincat scored twice and Frank Vatrano added one in lower than two minutes to set the tempo early within the opening interval for the U.S. to take command within the Group A recreation in Kosice.
Colin White additionally had two whereas Patrick Kane, who captained the Americans to the bronze medal finally 12 months’s worlds in Denmark, scored his first aim in Slovakia and added an help.
Chris Kreider added one for the U.S. whereas Anthony Rech had a comfort aim for France.
The U.S. subsequent faces Finland on Monday.
In the Group B recreation in Bratislava, star-studded Russia recorded its second straight win after blanking Austria 5-0. Evgenii Dadonov led Russia with two targets for the second consecutive recreation and Nikita Kucherov had a aim and an help. Alexander Georgiev made 15 saves for the shutout.
Later on Sunday, Canada faces Britain whereas Denmark performs Germany in Group A. Two-time defending champion Sweden takes on Italy and Switzerland meets Latvia in Group B.