Team USA clinched back-to-back gold medals at the World Junior Championship after defeating Finland 4–3 in overtime. Teddy Stiga scored the game-winning goal, assisted by Zeev Buium, marking a historic victory as it was the first time the U.S. achieved consecutive golds.

Jesse Kiiskinen opened the scoring for Finland, but the Americans rallied back from a 3–1 deficit with critical contributions from Detroit Red Wings prospects. Notably, Trey Augustine stood out as the goaltender with 21 saves, cementing his status as the winningest American goaltender in WJC history.