United States' Connor Clifton celebrates at the bench after a goal during the Group A preliminary round game between heUnited States and Austria in Zurich, Switzerland, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (Andreas Becker/Keystone via AP)

USA's Paul Cotter, right, celebrates after scoring his side's third goal with USA's Max Sasson, left, and USA's Mathieu Olivier, center, during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group A match between United States and Austria in Zurich, Switzerland, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (Andreas Becker/Keystone via AP) - Max Sasson - Mathieu Olivier

USA's players celebrate their side's third goal during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group A match between United States and Austria in Zurich, Switzerland, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (Andreas Becker/Keystone via AP)

Austria's Peter Schneider, cen, and USA's goaltender Devin Cooley, top, challenge for the puck during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group A match between United States and Austria in Zurich, Switzerland, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (Andreas Becker/Keystone via AP)

USA's players celebrate their side's second goal during the 2026 IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship preliminary round group A match between United States and Austria in Zurich, Switzerland, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (Andreas Becker/Keystone via AP)