US routs Norway 9-3 at hockey worlds, Germany upsets Finland

HERNING, Denmark (AP) - Captain Patrick Kane scored two goals for the second straight game and added an assist to lead the United States to a 9-3 victory over Norway for its sixth straight win at the ice hockey world championship on Sunday.

Defending champion Sweden also recorded its sixth win, 5-3 at the expense of Switzerland, while Finland was upset by Germany 3-2 in overtime - a day after the Finnish team outplayed Canada.

The Czech Republic beat France 6-0 for its second consecutive shutout.

Patrick Kane, 2nd right, of the United States celebrates with teammates after scoring his sides second goal during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Norway and the United States at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Patrick Kane, 2nd right, of the United States celebrates with teammates after scoring his sides second goal during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Norway and the United States at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Kane scored with a slap shot from the right circle on a power play to open the scoring and added another power play goal almost from the same spot for a 2-0 lead.

The forward leads the tournament with 15 points for five goals and 10 assists.

"A good performance by the team tonight," Kane said. "We had a lot of different guys to contribute and chip in, which is good to see, and give us a lot of confidence going into the next game against Finland."

Dylan Larkin and Cam Atkinson had a goal and a couple assists, Charlie McAvoy got a goal and an assist in another high-scoring victory for the U.S.

"Our goal is to keep winning, to keep getting better," Atkinson said.

Alec Martinez, Anders Lee, Colin White and Neal Pionk had a goal apiece.

Norway got its goals from Kristian Forsberg, Ken Andre Olimb and Mathis Olimb.

Forward Patric Hornqvist, who joined the Swedish team after Pittsburgh Penguins' elimination from the NHL playoffs, scored in his first game of the championship against Switzerland.

John Klingberg, Mikael Backlund, Adam Larsson and Magnus Paajarvi also netted for Sweden.

Markus Eisenschmid scored the winner for Germany against Finland two minutes into overtime.

"For us to get a win against a nation that plays such good hockey is pretty big," Germany captain Dennis Seidenberg said.

A day after a 5-1 victory over Canada, Eeli Tolvanen put Finland 1-0 up in the first period when the Germans were held to just two shots on goal.

But they came back in the second period. Frederik Tiffels tied it at 1 and Bjorn Krupp scored for a 2-1 lead. Sebastian Aho scored the equalizer for Finland with 2:06 left in regulation, forcing overtime.

"We were little bit down in the second period," Finland captain Mikael Granlund said. "Their goalie played a great game. Let's move from there and let's get ready for the next one."

Germany goaltender Mathias Niederberger made 36 saves.

David Pastrnak and Roman Horak had two goals each and Dmitrij Jaskin and Martin Necas contributed one each for the Czechs against France.

Goaltender David Rittich stopped 10 shots for the shutout.

The United States tops Group B in Herning with 16 points, three more than Finland.

Denmark has 11 points in third, followed by Canada on 10, which has played one game less. Latvia is on nine points and Germany has seven. Norway remains on three.

Sweden leads Group A in Copenhagen with 17 points, followed by Russia with 13. The Czechs are one point back with 12, while Switzerland is fourth with nine, one more than Slovakia in fifth.

The first four teams from each group advance to the quarterfinals.

Patrick Kane of the United States celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Norway and the United States at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Patrick Kane of the United States celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Norway and the United States at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Norway's Anders Bastiansen, left, challenges for the puck with Quinn Hughes, right, of the United States during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Norway and the United States at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Norway's Anders Bastiansen, left, challenges for the puck with Quinn Hughes, right, of the United States during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Norway and the United States at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Anders Lee, right, of the United States controls the puck ahead of Norway's Lars Haugen, left, during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Norway and the United States at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Anders Lee, right, of the United States controls the puck ahead of Norway's Lars Haugen, left, during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Norway and the United States at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Norway's Lars Haugen lies in the net after failing to make a save during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Norway and the United States at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Norway's Lars Haugen lies in the net after failing to make a save during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Norway and the United States at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Keith Kinkaid of the United States eyes the puck during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Norway and the United States at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Keith Kinkaid of the United States eyes the puck during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Norway and the United States at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Dylan Larkin , left, of the United States slides on ice as Chris Kreider, right, of the United States checks Norway's Alexander Bonsaksen, center, during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Norway and the United States at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Dylan Larkin , left, of the United States slides on ice as Chris Kreider, right, of the United States checks Norway's Alexander Bonsaksen, center, during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Norway and the United States at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Germany's Markus Eisenschmid, right, celebrates after scoring his sides winning goal past Finland's goalkeeper Ville Husso, left, during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Germany and Finland at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Germany's Markus Eisenschmid, right, celebrates after scoring his sides winning goal past Finland's goalkeeper Ville Husso, left, during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Germany and Finland at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Germany's Frederik Tiffels, 2nd left, scores his sides first goal past Finland's Ville Husso, right, during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Germany and Finland at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Germany's Frederik Tiffels, 2nd left, scores his sides first goal past Finland's Ville Husso, right, during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Germany and Finland at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Players of Germany celebrate after scoring their sides first goal during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Germany and Finland at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Players of Germany celebrate after scoring their sides first goal during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Germany and Finland at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Players of Finland celebrate their sides first goal during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Germany and Finland at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Players of Finland celebrate their sides first goal during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Germany and Finland at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Germany's Mathias Niederberger fails to make a save during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Germany and Finland at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Germany's Mathias Niederberger fails to make a save during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Germany and Finland at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Finland's Kasperi Kapanen, down, collides with Germany's Nicolas Krammer, up, during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Germany and Finland at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Finland's Kasperi Kapanen, down, collides with Germany's Nicolas Krammer, up, during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Germany and Finland at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Germany's Mathias Niederberger eyes the puck during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Germany and Finland at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Germany's Mathias Niederberger eyes the puck during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Germany and Finland at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Finland's Veli-Matti Savinainen, left, jumps up in front of the Germany's Mathias Niederberger, right, during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Germany and Finland at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Finland's Veli-Matti Savinainen, left, jumps up in front of the Germany's Mathias Niederberger, right, during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Germany and Finland at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Germany's Markus Eisenschmid, right, checks Finland's Miro Heiskanen, left, during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Germany and Finland at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Germany's Markus Eisenschmid, right, checks Finland's Miro Heiskanen, left, during the Ice Hockey World Championships group B match between Germany and Finland at the Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning, Denmark, Sunday, May 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

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