Lightning's J.J. Moser, Switzerland shut out USA to take Group B lead at IIHF World Championship
USA was previously undefeated, so the win moves Switzerland to the top of Group B. The Swiss have seven points through three games, positioning them as early leaders at the tournament.
Switzerland triumphs over USA with a strong performance on the ice! 👏🇨🇭 #MensWorlds #IIHF @SwissIceHockeyGame recap 🔗 https://t.co/A96nn2HYSH pic.twitter.com/gZwv1UNcSO
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) May 12, 2025
Moser has a notable history with Switzerland's national team, representing in several international tournaments, including the IIHF World Junior Championships in 2019 and 2020, and the IIHF World Championships in 2019, 2021, and 2022. Switzerland has a two-day break before playing Germany on Thursday.
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