US beats Germany, earns top seed in Olympics knockout round
United States' Matt Knies celebrates a goal during a preliminary round men's hockey game against Germany at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

United States' Matt Knies celebrates a goal during a preliminary round men's hockey game against Germany at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Feb. 13, 2022 09:20 AM EST
United States' Brian O'Neill falls as he goes for the puck during a preliminary round men's hockey game against Germany at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

United States' Brian O'Neill falls as he goes for the puck during a preliminary round men's hockey game against Germany at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Feb. 13, 2022 09:40 AM EST
Germany goalkeeper Danny aus den Birken makes a save during a preliminary round men's hockey game against the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Germany goalkeeper Danny aus den Birken makes a save during a preliminary round men's hockey game against the United States at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Feb. 13, 2022 09:57 AM EST
United States' Drew Helleson (4) reaches for the puck during a preliminary round men's hockey game against Germany at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

United States' Drew Helleson (4) reaches for the puck during a preliminary round men's hockey game against Germany at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Feb. 13, 2022 10:10 AM EST
Germany's Yasin Ehli, center, collides with United States goalkeeper Drew Commas, down, and United States' Aaron Ness during a preliminary round men's hockey game between United States and Germany at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Germany's Yasin Ehli, center, collides with United States goalkeeper Drew Commas, down, and United States' Aaron Ness during a preliminary round men's hockey game between United States and Germany at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Feb. 13, 2022 10:00 AM EST
United States goalkeeper Drew Commesso celebrates with teammates after winning a preliminary round men's hockey game between United States and Germany at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

United States goalkeeper Drew Commesso celebrates with teammates after winning a preliminary round men's hockey game between United States and Germany at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Feb. 13, 2022 10:34 AM EST
Germany's Marcel Brandt lies on ice after suffering an injury during a preliminary round men's hockey game between United States and Germany at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Germany's Marcel Brandt lies on ice after suffering an injury during a preliminary round men's hockey game between United States and Germany at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Feb. 13, 2022 08:59 AM EST
United States celebrates a win over Germany in a preliminary round men's hockey game at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

United States celebrates a win over Germany in a preliminary round men's hockey game at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Feb. 13, 2022 10:28 AM EST
Germany goalkeeper Danny aus den Birken makes a save during a preliminary round men's hockey game between United States and Germany at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Germany goalkeeper Danny aus den Birken makes a save during a preliminary round men's hockey game between United States and Germany at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Feb. 13, 2022 09:54 AM EST
United States' Matt Knies celebrates a goal during a preliminary round men's hockey game against Germany at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

United States' Matt Knies celebrates a goal during a preliminary round men's hockey game against Germany at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Feb. 13, 2022 09:20 AM EST
United States players celebrate after winning a preliminary round men's hockey game between United States and Germany at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

United States players celebrate after winning a preliminary round men's hockey game between United States and Germany at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Feb. 13, 2022 10:29 AM EST