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02/20 15:07 CST US leads Slovakia 2-0 after the first period in the semifinals
at the Olympics
US leads Slovakia 2-0 after the first period in the semifinals at the Olympics
By STEPHEN WHYNO
AP Hockey Writer
MILAN (AP) --- The United States is 40 minutes away from playing for the gold
medal in men's hockey at the Olympics.
Dylan Larkin and Tage Thompson scored in the first period of the semifinal
against Slovakia to give the U.S. a 2-0 lead. Thompson is one of just a handful
of newcomers on the team who did not play at the NHL-run 4 Nations Face-Off a
year ago.
Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has stopped all eight shots he faced so far
including on a couple of power plays made possible by U.S. penalties.
The U.S. last reached the final in 2010 when it lost to Canada in overtime on
Sidney Crosby's famous golden goal. Canada also awaits this time after rallying
to beat Finland in the other semifinal when Nathan MacKinnon scored with 35.2
seconds left.
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