The United States beat Sweden 8-7 in overtime to claim the bronze medal at the World Junior Hockey Championship on Thursday in Halifax.

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The Americans thought they could save themselves with a 7-6 victory in regulation time, but the Swedes tied the game with only 21 seconds left on the clock.

Chaz Lucius was the hero in overtime on a rebound from Montreal Canadiens prospect Lane Hutson.

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