"They now face Germany to wrap up round robin play, with the second overall seed in tournament play up for grabs. It doesn't seem like they will get the top seed due to goal differential, as Canada has a 2 goal advantage with France up next. It's unlikely the Rangers are able to make up that differential against Germany. That's fine. Team USA has been shaky at times, especially in net, but it's more about how they play in the elimination tournament."
"Team USA lines (presumed from last game) Brady Tkachuk-Jack Eichel-Matthew TkachukJake Guentzel-Auston Matthews-Mat BoldyKyle Connor-Dylan Larkin-Tage ThompsonJT Miller-Brock Nelson-Jack HughesVincent Trocheck Quinn Hughes-Charlie McAvoyJaccob Slavin-Brock FaberZach Werenski-Jake SandersonNoah Hanifin Jeremy Swayman gets the start. Germany Lines Joshua Samanski-Leon Draisaitl-Frederik TiffelsJJ Peterka-Tim Stutzle-Wojciech StachowiakMark Michaelis-Dominik Kahun-Lukas ReichelTobias Reider-Alexander EHL-Nico Sturm Fabio Wagner-Moritz SeiderKai Wissman-Jonas MullerLeon Gawanke-Lukas KalbleMoritz Muller Phillip Grubauer gets the start."
Team USA is 2-0 in the preliminary round after wins over Latvia (5-1) and Denmark (6-3). The team faces Germany to complete round-robin play with the second overall tournament seed available; Canada holds a two-goal advantage with France up next, making the top seed unlikely for Team USA. The team has shown some shakiness, particularly in net, but focus remains on elimination-round performance rather than goal differential. Projected Team USA lines include Eichel, Matthews, both Tkachuks, and Swayman is expected to start in goal. Germany's lineup features Leon Draisaitl and Phillip Grubauer in goal.
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