U.S. shuts out Germany to remain perfect at World Championship
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The United States rode a hot hand from New Jersey Devils goaltender Keith Kinkaid to a 3-0 shutout victory over Germany on Monday in Herning, Denmark.
Kinkaid earned his second straight shutout on the back of a 24-save performance, getting offensive support from captain Patrick Kane who chipped in with a goal and two assists. Kane was named U.S. player of the game for his exploits.
The story of the contest for Germany was 27-year-old netminder Niklas Treutle, who kept his team in the game all afternoon, registering 37 saves on 40 shots.
Derek Ryan and Alex DeBrincat scored the other two goals for the Americans in the winning effort.
Team USA is in action next when it takes on Latvia on Thursday.
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