Who scored the goals for the U.S. in their 5-1 win over Germany?

Auston Matthews scored two goals, with additional goals from Zach Werenski, Brock Faber, and Tage Thompson.[1]

How did Canada secure the top seed over the U.S.?

Canada clinched the top seed with a 10-2 victory over France, preventing the U.S. from passing them despite the U.S.'s unbeaten group play.[0]

What are the U.S.'s and Canada's quarterfinal matchups?

The U.S. will play the winner of the Sweden-Latvia qualification game, while Canada is set to play Czechia or Denmark in the quarterfinals starting Wednesday.[0]

When do the quarterfinals and qualification games take place?

Qualification games are on Tuesday, and quarterfinals begin Wednesday.[0]

What was Connor Hellebuyck's performance in the U.S.-Germany game?

Connor Hellebuyck made 23 saves to anchor the U.S. victory, though Tim Stutzle scored to end his shutout bid.[1]

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U.S. Beats Germany, Finishes Unbeaten but Canada Tops Seeding

Auston Matthews scored twice as the U.S. finished group play unbeaten but Canada clinched the top seed after a 10-2 win over France; quarterfinals start Wednesday and qualification games are Tuesday.

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The U.S. defeated Germany 5-1 to finish group play unbeaten and clinch the second seed, with Auston Matthews scoring two goals and Connor Hellebuyck stopping 23 shots.

Canada's 10-2 victory over France ensured the U.S. could not pass Canada for the top seed, meaning the rivals cannot meet until the gold-medal game on Feb. 22.

Matthew Tkachuk said the U.S. never discussed seeding and only focused on beating Germany in their preliminary round finale.

Switzerland beat Czechia 4-3 in overtime and will face winless host Italy in the qualification playoffs on Tuesday, while Denmark beat Latvia 4-2 to move ahead in seeding.

Quarterfinals begin Wednesday, with the U.S. slated to play the winner of the Sweden-Latvia qualification game on Tuesday and Canada set to play Czechia or Denmark in the quarterfinals.

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: Auston Matthews scored two goals, with additional goals from Zach Werenski, Brock Faber, and Tage Thompson.[1]
Sources:
USA Hockey
: Canada clinched the top seed with a 10-2 victory over France, preventing the U.S. from passing them despite the U.S.'s unbeaten group play.[0]
Sources:
USA Hockey
: The U.S. will play the winner of the Sweden-Latvia qualification game, while Canada is set to play Czechia or Denmark in the quarterfinals starting Wednesday.[0]
Sources:
USA Hockey
: Qualification games are on Tuesday, and quarterfinals begin Wednesday.[0]
Sources:
USA Hockey
: Connor Hellebuyck made 23 saves to anchor the U.S. victory, though Tim Stutzle scored to end his shutout bid.[1]
Sources:
USA Hockey

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