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The United States beat Kazakhstan 10-1 at the World Hockey Championship – Winnipeg Free Press

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PRAGUE (AP) — Captain Brady Tkachuk scored three power-play goals and added an assist to help the United States beat Kazakhstan 10-1 at the World Ice Hockey Championship on Sunday.

His fourth win lifted the Americans into second place in Group B with 13 points, one ahead of Germany in Tuesday's preliminary round game against Latvia.

Johnny Gaudreau scored 43 points to become the United States' all-time leading scorer, one more than Patrick Kane.

Austria's David Kickert, right, celebrates with Austria's Vincenzo Rohrer during the ice hockey world championship between Norway and Austria in Prague, Sunday, May 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter David Josek)
Austria's David Kickert, right, celebrates with Austria's Vincenzo Rohrer during the ice hockey world championship between Norway and Austria in Prague, Sunday, May 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter David Josek)

Matt Baldy had two goals and four assists, Brock Nelson and Luke Kunin each had a goal and an assist, and Gavin Brindley and Kevin Hayes also scored.

Alex Nedelkovic made 13 saves.

In a four-goal opening period, Tkatchuk put the USA up 2-0 on Zach Werenski and made it 4-0 on the power play.

He completed his hat trick and extended the lead to 8-0 in the final period with a power play shot from just outside the right circle.

Alikhan Omirbekov scored a consolation goal when the national team of Kazakhstan lost 9:0.