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Slovenia erases two-goal deficit, defeats United States in OT

Jan Mursak tied the game late in third period and tallied the game winner in overtime as Slovenia took down the United States in the opening game of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics.

Slovenia knotted the game at two with 1:37 remaining in the third period. With their goalie pulled, Mursak was able to put home a rebound to force overtime. Blaz Gregorc and Miha Verlic assisted on the play.

Ryan Zapolski made 22 saves as the United States failed to protect a two-goal lead in the final period.

#TeamUSA falls to Slovenia in overtime.