HERNING, Denmark -- The United States blanked Denmark 5-0 on the opening day of the ice hockey world championship on Friday.
Matty Beniers led the Americans with two goals, Cutter Gauthier and Mason Lohrei had a goal and an assist each, and Logan Cooley also scored in a Group B game.
Michael Kesselring had two assists and goaltender Joey Daccord recorded 26 saves in the shutout.
"Any time a goalie gets a shutout is a team result," Daccord said after his debut at the worlds.