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Leonard’s Penalty Seals US Shootout Victory Over Germany

5/21/2026

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Ryan Leonard scored the winning penalty as the United States beat Germany 4-3 in a shootout.
Tommy Novak tied the game at 3-3 with 5:47 left in regulation, forcing overtime.
Goalie Devin Cooley made 31 saves, including 14 in the third period, and allowed only one shootout goal.
The United States will meet Latvia on Saturday in its next Group A game.

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Ryan Leonard scored the winning penalty as the United States beat Germany 4-3 in a shootout.
Tommy Novak tied the game at 3-3 with 5:47 left in regulation, forcing overtime.
Goalie Devin Cooley made 31 saves, including 14 in the third period, and allowed only one shootout goal.
The United States will meet Latvia on Saturday in its next Group A game.