{"id":469,"date":"2026-05-16T13:04:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T13:04:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bostonrelocationinsider.com\/?p=469"},"modified":"2026-05-16T13:04:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T13:04:22","slug":"host-switzerland-beats-defending-champion-united-states-in-hockey-world-championship-opener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bostonrelocationinsider.com\/?p=469","title":{"rendered":"Host Switzerland beats defending champion United States in hockey world championship opener"},"content":{"rendered":"
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ZURICH \u2014 Switzerland started a quest for its first ice hockey world championship title by defeating the defending champion United States, 3-1, on Friday in a rematch of last year\u2019s final.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sven Andrighetto and Pius Suter led the Swiss with two-point games each and goaltender Leonardo Genoni made 19 saves in front of the roaring crowd in Zurich.<\/span><\/p>\n

Suter knocked in a pass from Andrighetto from close range to give the hosts a 1-0 lead 2:03 in and Andrighetto added the second with 8:41 to go in the first period from a tight angle with Suter assisting.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bruins prospect Alex Steeves found the back of the net for the United States 8:45 into the final period, roofing the puck that bounced off the boards behind the goal.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Steeves whips one through traffic for the U.S.’s first goal of the tournament! #MensWorlds pic.twitter.com\/UJ1LjJygHI<\/p>\n

\u2014 USA Hockey (@usahockey) May 15, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Amid the ensuing American pressure, Ken Jager deflected in a shot by Simon Knak from the blue line with 3:39 left.<\/span><\/p>\n

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