Overview
- The Utah Mammoth forward replaces Kyle Connor on the third line with Tage Thompson and Dylan Larkin.
- He was a healthy scratch for victories over Latvia and Denmark to open group play.
- Sullivan says Keller earned his spot but lineup depth and limited power-play roles drove the early decisions.
- The Germany game closes the group stage for the U.S., with the group winner guaranteed a quarterfinal berth.
- Keller captained the 2025 U.S. world champions and enters the Games with 54 points this NHL season after a 90-point year.