A fast-moving Mikael Granlund gave Henri Jokiharju a slot-line pass that forced Connor Hellebuyck to move from right to left. But Hellebuyck had plenty of time to shuffle across his crease, set his feet and get square to Jokiharju.

Brady and Matthew Tkachuk each score twice and deliver a handful of big hits to help the United States to a 6-1 victory in its tournament opener, a physical showdown played with edge throughout.