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United States forward Ryan Leonard (9) celebrates after his goal against Czechia during third-period World Junior hockey championship semifinal game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States forward Ryan Leonard (9) celebrates after his goal against Czechia during third-period World Junior hockey championship semifinal game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

Czechia defenseman Jakub Fibigr (7) is hit by United States forward Trevor Connelly (19) during third-period World Junior hockey championship semifinal game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

Czechia defenseman Jakub Fibigr (7) is hit by United States forward Trevor Connelly (19) during third-period World Junior hockey championship semifinal game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States defenseman Drew Fortescue (5) checks Czechia forward Jakub Stancl (21) during second-period World Junior hockey championship semifinal game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States defenseman Drew Fortescue (5) checks Czechia forward Jakub Stancl (21) during second-period World Junior hockey championship semifinal game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States forward Ryan Leonard (9) celebrates after his goal with teammates Gabe Perreault (34) and James Hagens (12) during third-period World Junior hockey championship semifinal game action against Czechia in Ottawa, Ontario, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States forward Ryan Leonard (9) celebrates after his goal with teammates Gabe Perreault (34) and James Hagens (12) during third-period World Junior hockey championship semifinal game action against Czechia in Ottawa, Ontario, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

Sweden forward David Edstrom (15) and teammates Axel Hurtig (6) and Axel Sandin Pellikka react after losing in overtime against Finland in semifinal game at the world junior hockey championship, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)

Sweden forward David Edstrom (15) and teammates Axel Hurtig (6) and Axel Sandin Pellikka react after losing in overtime against Finland in semifinal game at the world junior hockey championship, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)

Finland's Benjamin Rautiainen (37) celebrates with teammates Rasmus Kumpulainen (18), Kasper Halttunen (22) and Konsta Helenius after scoring the game winning goal in overtime against Sweden in a semifinal game at the world junior hockey championship, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)

Finland's Benjamin Rautiainen (37) celebrates with teammates Rasmus Kumpulainen (18), Kasper Halttunen (22) and Konsta Helenius after scoring the game winning goal in overtime against Sweden in a semifinal game at the world junior hockey championship, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)

Sweden defenseman Axel Sandin Pellikka(4) hugs goaltender Melker Thelin after losing in overtime against Finland in a semifinal game at the world junior hockey championship, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)

Sweden defenseman Axel Sandin Pellikka(4) hugs goaltender Melker Thelin after losing in overtime against Finland in a semifinal game at the world junior hockey championship, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States forward Max Plante (22) celebrates with teammate Trey Augustine (1) after they defeated Czechia in World Junior hockey championship semifinal game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States forward Max Plante (22) celebrates with teammate Trey Augustine (1) after they defeated Czechia in World Junior hockey championship semifinal game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States defenseman Zeev Buium (28) shoves Czechia forward Adam Novotny, left, during second-period World Junior hockey championship semifinal game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

United States defenseman Zeev Buium (28) shoves Czechia forward Adam Novotny, left, during second-period World Junior hockey championship semifinal game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

Finland forward Arttu Alasiurua (29) celebrates his goal against Sweden with teammates Emil Hemming (32), Daniel Nieminen (7) and Tuomas Uronen (15) during the second period of a semifinal game at the world junior hockey championship, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)

Finland forward Arttu Alasiurua (29) celebrates his goal against Sweden with teammates Emil Hemming (32), Daniel Nieminen (7) and Tuomas Uronen (15) during the second period of a semifinal game at the world junior hockey championship, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)

Finland players pile on teammate Benjamin Rautiainen (37) after he scored the winning goal in overtime against Sweden in semifinal game at the world junior hockey championship, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)

Finland players pile on teammate Benjamin Rautiainen (37) after he scored the winning goal in overtime against Sweden in semifinal game at the world junior hockey championship, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)

Finland goaltender Petteri Rimpinen looks on as Sweden forward Linus Eriksson flies through the air after clipping the net during the first period of a semifinal game at the world junior hockey championship, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)

Finland goaltender Petteri Rimpinen looks on as Sweden forward Linus Eriksson flies through the air after clipping the net during the first period of a semifinal game at the world junior hockey championship, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP)