Back to the NHL Newsfeed

U.S. tops Germany 6-3 at hockey worlds after blowing a 3-goal lead

HERNING, Denmark -- The United States blew a three-goal first-period lead before beating Germany 6-3 at the ice hockey world championship on Saturday.

Conor Garland's power-play goal 4:50 into the third period proved to be the winner as the Americans moved level on points (11) with the Czech Republic, trailing Group B leader Switzerland by two points.

Tage Thompson struck 1:42 into the game on a power play for his fourth goal of the tournament. Frank Nazar doubled the advantage before Drew O'Connor made it 3-0 on a rebound with 5:43 left in the first.