A 2-goal deficit isn't insurmountable with the wide open WJC play, but USA needs to regain the energy they had in period 1. Canada has the giddy up edge. Shots on goal correction USA 23 Canada 17. Period 3 close to starting
Gez, the butt of Smith's goalie stick got caught in the net on goal #2 for Canada. USA needs to score next to make it a game or they will be playing for Bronze again.
USA PP not clicking largely due to intense pressure from Canada defense. Shots was announced at 32 for USA and 16 for Canada. Canada dominates period 2 and leads 2-0. USA will have 9 seconds remaining on the PP once period 3 starts.
Scrum in front of Mason after a key stop on a quality scoring opportunity by USA. Matching penalties. No harm--no foul. Under 9-minutes remaining in period 2.