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The U.S. got goalie Jeremy Swayman (Boston Bruins) out of the net and had a lengthy 6-on-5. 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Overall in this tournament, he has a 1.97 goals-against average and an .897 save percentage.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmazpdamx0028357s2tq94xm4@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'In eight games this tournament, Thompson is stuck on five goals, which is still second on Team USA and seventh overall. The Buffalo Sabres forward also has three assists for eight points, which is fifth on the American team.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmazpdas50029357ss62cae6v@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'In Thursday’s\xa0game, Thompson played 17:16 and had three shots on goal. 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