Switzerland routs Austria to stay perfect at men’s worlds

ZURICH — Switzerland routed Austria 9-0 on Wednesday to keep a perfect record at the ice hockey world championship. Theo Rochette, Nico Hischier and Damien Riat each scored two goals as the Swiss won their fourth straight game to lead Group A in Zurich with 12 points. Sven Andrighetto had three assists and Leonardo Genoni stopped 20 shots. After finishing runner-up the previous two years, host Switzerland hopes for more in front of the home supporters. Austria remains on nine points after its first loss. In Group B in Fribourg, Czechia rallied late to edge winless Italy 3-1. Nicholas Saracino...