Auston Matthews scores a hat trick, while Chicago Blackhawks prospect Nick Schmaltz records a goal and two assists.
Auston Matthews scored a hat trick to lead Team USA to a 7-0 win over the Czech Republic in the quarterfinals of the 2016 World Junior Championship on Saturday at Helsinki Ice Hall.
The United States now advance to the semifinals against Russia, who defeated Denmark 4-3 in overtime in their quarterfinal game. The two teams met in last year's quarterfinal round with the Russians advancing.
Sweden shut out Slovakia, 6-0, to advance to the semifinals against host Finland, who knocked out defending champion Canada, 6-5.