In an exhilarating overtime showdown, Tage Thompson propelled the United States to a 1-0 victory over Switzerland, clinching their second world hockey championship title, their first since 1933. Thompson, the Buffalo Sabres forward, unleashed a powerful wrist shot past Swiss goalie Leonardo Genoni, marking his sixth goal of the tournament. U.S. coach Ryan Warsofsky hailed the achievement, celebrating the team's collective effort against a formidable Swiss squad. Boston’s Jeremy Swayman delivered a stellar performance with 25 saves, finishing the tournament undefeated at 7-0. The gold medal win was particularly poignant as the team honored Johnny Gaudreau, who tragically passed away last summer. While Switzerland previously triumphed over the U.S. in the group stage, this final victory signifies a major leap for U.S. hockey.