HERNING, Denmark – Cam Atkinson (Riverside, Conn.) netted both goals in the shootout and Dylan Larkin (Waterford, Mich.) scored twice in regulation as the 2018 U.S. Men’s National Team earned a 5-4 shootout victory over Canada here tonight in its first preliminary round game of the 2018 International Ice Hockey Federation Men’s World Championship.
“This was a great way to kick off the tournament,” said Jeff Blashill, head coach of the 2018 U.S. Men’s National Team. “We started a little slow, but I think once we got our feet under us we proved we could compete. There were some great performances by our guys tonight and we’ll look to build on this as we move forward.”
The U.S. will return to action tomorrow (May 5) against Denmark at 8:15 p.m. local time (2:15 p.m. ET). That game, along with all U.S. Men’s World Championship games, will be broadcast live on NHL Network.
For the complete game recap, click here.
Team USA Schedule
2018 IIHF Men’s World Championship
Live on NHL Network
Date Opponent Location Time (Local/ET) Live Broadcast
May 1 Denmark
Exhibition KVIK Hockey Arena
Herning, Denmark W, 3-2 NA
May 4 Canada
Preliminary Round Jyske Bank Boxen
Herning, Denmark SOW, 5-4 NHL Network
May 5 Denmark
Preliminary Round Jyske Bank Boxen
Herning, Denmark 8:15 p.m./2:15 p.m. NHL Network
May 7 Germany
Preliminary Round Jyske Bank Boxen
Herning, Denmark 4:15 p.m./10:15 a.m. NHL Network
May 10 Latvia
Preliminary Round Jyske Bank Boxen
Herning, Denmark 4:15 p.m./10:15 a.m. NHL Network
May 11 Korea
Preliminary Round Jyske Bank Boxen
Herning, Denmark 8:15 p.m./2:15 p.m. NHL Network
May 13 Norway
Preliminary Round Jyske Bank Boxen
Herning, Denmark 4:15 p.m./10:15 a.m. NHL Network
May 15 Finland
Preliminary Round Jyske Bank Boxen
Herning, Denmark 12:15 p.m./6:15 a.m. NHL Network
May 17 TBD
Quarterfinals TBD TBD NHL Network
May 19 TBD
Semifinals Royal Arena
Copenhagen, Denmark 3:15 p.m./9:15 a.m.
7:15 p.m./1:15 p.m. NHL Network
May 20 TBD
Bronze-Medal Game Royal Arena
Copenhagen, Denmark 3:45 p.m./9:45 a.m. NHL Network
May 20 TBD
Gold-Medal Game Royal Arena
Copenhagen, Denmark 8:15 p.m./2:15 p.m. NHL Network
NOTES: Keith Kinkaid was named the U.S. Player of the Game … For complete game stats, click here … The initial 23-player roster can be found here … Jeff Blashill (Detroit Red Wings) is serving as head coach for the second straight year … The staff and players of the 2018 U.S. Men’s National Team are selected by Bill Zito (Columbus Blue Jackets), general manager of the 2018 U.S. Men’s National Team along with members of the U.S. Men’s National Team Advisory Group that includes Stan Bowman (Chicago Blackhawks), David Poile (Nashville Predators), Ray Shero (New Jersey Devils), Dale Tallon (Florida Panthers), and Jeff Gorton (New York Rangers) … For complete coverage of the U.S. Men’s National Team, visit teamusa.usahockey.com/2018mensworlds … The official online home of the 2018 IIHF Men’s World Championship is 2018.IIHFWorlds.com … The U.S. has finished in the top four of the world championship in three of the last five years … USA Hockey’s international council, chaired by Gavin Regan (Potsdam, N.Y.), has oversight responsibilities for all U.S. national teams.
