Thompson's OT goal gives U.S. and Blue Jackets' Werenski a gold medal at the men's world championships, prompting a Johnny Gaudreau jersey salute.

"No one deserves this gold medal more than him," defenseman Zach Werenski said after the victory The United States hockey team won gold at the IIHF World Championships for the first time in 92 years on Sunday,

The U.S. men’s hockey team won the IIHF World Championship for the first time since 1933, defeating Switzerland 1-0 in overtime. Tage Thompson scored the game-winner, and goalie Jeremy Swayman posted a shutout.

Blue Jackets' Werenski has a chance to help U.S. win its first men's world championship since 1933. Here's how to watch him play for gold.

Head coach Dean Evason and assistant Steve McCarthy are leading Team Canada. The Blue Jackets also have top prospect Cayden Lindstrom, a power forward, playing for the Medicine Hat Tigers in the CHL’s upcoming 2025 Memorial Cup Tournament, which runs May 22 to June 1 in Rimouski, Quebec, Canada.