USA ( Europe Brief News): Goaltender Jeremy Swayman delivers a standout performance, helping Team USA secure a spot in the IIHF World Championship gold medal game with key saves.
For the first time since 1933, Team USA will compete in the World Championship gold medal game on Sunday.
Bruins and Team USA goalie Jeremy Swayman is making every effort to close out his 2024–25 season on a positive note after a year marked by setbacks.
And Swayman has Team USA on the verge of winning their first IIHF World Championship gold medal since 1993 after a tremendous performance against Sweden in Saturday’s semifinal match, which they won 6-2.
In the victory, Swayman stopped 27 of 29 shots, and Bruins teammate Elias Lindholm scored one of the only two goals Swayman gave up.
With the victory, Swayman’s record for the tournament is at 6-0-0. During that run, he has recorded a save percentage of.905 and a goals against average of 1.99.
With Team USA aiming for their first Worlds title in over 90 years and facing a Swiss team vying for their first Worlds title, the victory has set up the Americans for what promises to be an incredible climax on Sunday.
Bruins teammates Andrew Peeke and Mason Lohrei have joined Swayman on the USA roster; however, Lohrei has not been present for the last several USA games and there has been no word on his condition.
How did Swayman’s performance influence Team USA’s path to the final?
Team USA’s run to the 2025 IIHF World Championship final has been greatly aided by Jeremy Swayman’s exceptional goaltender performance.
Over the course of the competition, he recorded a 1.99 goals-against average, a.905 save percentage, and an unbeaten 6-0 record.
The U.S. advanced to their first World Championship final since 1934 after defeating Sweden 6-2 in the semifinals due to Swayman’s 27 saves on 29 shots.
His steady and composed play in goal gave the squad a dependable last line of defense, which gave the offense the confidence to play with and take early leads.
The United States was able to repel powerful offensive attacks from top opponents like Sweden and Finland thanks to Swayman’s ability to produce crucial saves under duress.
