Frank Nazar's two goals propelled the United States to a 5-2 victory over Czechia, marking the titleholder's first defeat at the Ice Hockey World Championship. The win advanced the U.S. to second place in Group G, behind Switzerland, and left Czechia in third. Coach Ryan Warsofsky praised the team's effort and power play performance, which contributed significantly to the victory.

Logan Cooley and Andrew Peeke also contributed to the scoring, with Peeke sealing the game with an empty-net goal. The U.S. dominated the first period, but Czechia fought back in the second, tying the game before the Americans rallied in the final stanza to secure the win.