USA blanks Denmark in World Championship action

HERNING, DENMARK - MAY 05: Nick Jensen (C) of United States celebrate with his tea mates after he scores the 4th goal during the 2018 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship group stage game between Denmark and United States at Jyske Bank Boxen on May 5, 2018 in Herning, Denmark.
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The United States defeated Denmark on Saturday to improve to 2-0 at the 2018 World Championship.

Goals were scored by Will Butcher, Chris Kreider, Cam Atkinson, and Nick Jensen, while goaltender Keith Kinkaid needed only 12 saves to earn the shutout.

The American squad defeated Canada in a shootout on the opening day of the tournament, and will next face off against Germany on Monday.

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