WASHINGTON — The United States Men’s Hockey team scored three first period goals and went on to beat the Czech Republic 5-2 in the quarterfinals on Wednesday. The Americans got goals from James van Riemsdyk, Dustin Brown, David Backes, Zach Parise, and Phil Kessel. Ryan Suter had three assists and Jonathan Quick notched 18 saves.

The United States will play Canada on Friday in the semifinals at 12 p.m. ET.