Padding the US lead was forward Jack Eichel (Buffalo Sabres) who, after multiple high-quality chances finally broke through Niederberger to extend the USA lead to 3-1 with a power play goal.
Schneider made 24 saves on 25 shots in the victory and improved his save percentage to .927.
RUSSIA 3, SWITZERLAND 0
Switzerland: Nico Hischier
Despite both teams locked into a quarterfinal spot in the Group B standings, Switzerland and Russia played a hard-fought game on Sunday. It was on the backs of Nikita Kucherov and Artem Anisimov that Russia leaned on to earn the victory.
In perhaps their toughest contest of the World Championship so far, Switzerland were shutout for the first time this tournament in a 3-0 loss. The Russians, meanwhile, skated their way to a fourth shutout in the tournament, having conceded only three goals.
Kucherov (Tampa Bay Lightning) had two goals and Anisimov (Chicago Blackhawks) had a goal and an assist in the win for Russia.
Switzerland has lost two in a row, after their defeat earlier this weekend to Sweden.
Nico Hischier, who is heavily relied on by the Swiss national team, was held without a point against Russia. The Devils forward played 16:51 and had four shots on goal including a third period chance that forced Russian goaltender Alexander Georgiev (New York Rangers) to make a quick post-to-post move to stop the Swiss sniper.
