U.S. Takes 2-1 Lead Into 2nd Intermission in Men's Hockey Quarterfinal

The U.S took a 2-1 lead heading into the third period

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Slovakia’s Mislav Rosandic (L) and USA’s Brian O’Neill compete for the puck during the Men’s Play-Off quarterfinal match of the 2022 Winter Olympics hockey competition between USA and Slovakia at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China on Feb. 16, 2022.

After a late goal in the first period, the United States have continued their offensive power by a scoring a quick goal in period 2.

The U.S. forced a turnover, which led to a goal by Sam Hentges -- his first of the 2022 Winter Games.

This is only Hentges' second game of the tournament after not playing in their opening two games. Now, he has given Team USA a 2-1 heading into the final period.

Slovakia leads 21-16 in shots.

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