U.S. edges past Hischier, Swiss for semifinal berth; will face Russia next
TORONTO — Nico Hischier nearly put an end to the United States’ run at the world junior hockey championship, but it was the Americans that just prevailed over Switzerland in Monday’s quarter-final at Air Canada Centre.
Minnesota Wild prospect Jordan Greenway scored the eventual game-winner after Hischier — nicknamed the “Swiss McDavid” — brought the Swiss back from a 2-0 first period deficit with a pair of power-play goals.
Switzerland not only dug out from the early deficit, but held the U.S. to just two second period shots while outshooting them 21-17 overall.
“We’re fortunate enough to be moving on,” said American forward Jeremy Bracco, who had a goal and an assist in the win.