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U.S. Beats Germany 4-3 in Zurich Shootout

5/21/2026

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Summary

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United States beat Germany 4-3 after a shootout in Zurich on 20 May 2026, with goals from Isaac Howard, Max Sasson and Tommy Novak.
Germany’s goals came from Moritz Seider, Frederik Tiffels and Marc Michaelis while Matthew Tkachuk logged 23:15 of ice time.
The United States rose to fourth place with five points after Ryan Leonard’s winning penalty in fifth shootout round, while Germany stayed seventh with one point and will face Hungary on 22 May.

History

Historical Context

After Canada’s early dominance, the United States captured its first women’s Olympic gold in 1998 and broke a 20-year drought by winning again in 2018, a shootout victory over Canada. The IIHF’s 2010 summit highlighted the North-American talent gap, and the U.S. is slated to claim a third title in 2026, reinforcing its rising supremacy.

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Story summary

United States beat Germany 4-3 after a shootout in Zurich on 20 May 2026, with goals from Isaac Howard, Max Sasson and Tommy Novak.
Germany’s goals came from Moritz Seider, Frederik Tiffels and Marc Michaelis while Matthew Tkachuk logged 23:15 of ice time.
The United States rose to fourth place with five points after Ryan Leonard’s winning penalty in fifth shootout round, while Germany stayed seventh with one point and will face Hungary on 22 May.

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