Streit pots the game-winner for Switzerland

Switzerland beats Germany 3-2 in OT at worlds

By GRAHAM DUNBAR

BERN, Switzerland (AP)—Mark Streit scored a power-play goal in overtime Sunday to lift Switzerland to a 3-2 victory over Germany at the ice hockey world championship.

The New York Islanders defenseman sent in a shot through traffic 1:18 into the extra period to give the host Swiss their second straight victory in Group B.

Christoph Ullman gave Germany the lead with a power-play goal at 6:26 of the first period. Roman Wick tied the score within two minutes.

Mathias Seger gave the Swiss a 2-1 lead at 3:35 of the second, scoring with a shot low to the glove side of Germany goalie Dimitri Patzold.

Ottawa Senators defenseman Christoph Schubert tied the score with a short-handed goal at 13:02.

Each team failed to capitalize on a 5-on-3 power play in the third period.