Americans' suffering in World Cup match
At the ice rink in Herning, Denmark, the winning goal was scored in the fifth minute of added time by Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson, completing a hat trick.
In the clash of their group rivals in Group B, Denmark defeated Kazakhstan 5-1.
In the Group A matches, which are being played in Stockholm, Slovakia won against France 2:1, and Sweden against Latvia 6:0. The Three Crowns hockey players were the only ones to gain a full set of points in four matches.
The best four teams from each group will advance to the quarter-finals.
The Czech team is the defending champion. Last year, in the tournament in the Czech Republic, the hosts beat Switzerland 2-0 in the final, while Sweden won the bronze medal after beating Canada 4-2.
Three points are awarded for a win after three periods, two points for a win in overtime or penalties, and one point for a loss in overtime or penalties.
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