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U.S. Shows No Mercy in Face-off with Slovakia

<p>The United States won 7-1 against Slovakia on Thursday during the Men's Ice Hockey Preliminary Round.</p>
USA goaltender Jonathan Quick looks back into the net before the game against Slovakia during the men's ice hockey tournament at the 2014 Winter Olympics on Feb. 13.
USA goaltender Jonathan Quick looks back into the net before the game against Slovakia during the men's ice hockey tournament at the 2014 Winter Olympics on Feb. 13.Brian Snyder / AP

The United States celebrate a 7-1 win against Slovakia during the Men's Ice Hockey Preliminary Round Group A game on Thursday, day six of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Six players scored, eight tallied assists and goalie Jonathan Quick made 22 saves in a commanding performance.

USA forward Paul Stastny (26) shoots past Slovakia goaltender Jaroslav Halak (41) for a goal as Slovakia defenseman Rene Vydareny (23) looks on during the 2014 Winter Olympics men's ice hockey game on Feb. 13.
USA forward Paul Stastny #26 shoots past Slovakia goaltender Jaroslav Halak #41 for a goal as Slovakia defenseman Rene Vydareny #23 looks on.Matt Slocum / AP
Image: Ice Hockey - Winter Olympics Day 6 - Slovakia v United States
John Carlson #4 of United States scores a goal against Jaroslav Halak #41 of Slovakia in the first period during the Men's Ice Hockey Preliminary Round Group A game.Martin Rose / Getty Images