Men's hockey roundup: Slovakia wins Group B despite loss to Sweden

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MILAN, Italy -- Slovakia lost the battle but won the war against Sweden on Saturday, as it clawed its way to the top of Group B on goal differential despite losing to the Nordic powerhouse 5-3, earning a bye into the men's ice hockey quarterfinals.

In other group action, the United States recovered from a slow start to double up Denmark 6-3, Finland walloped Italy 11-