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.
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Slovakia leads 21-16 in shots.
