Slovakia has taken a 2-1 lead over Finland late in the third period of the opening game of the men's Olympic hockey tournament, according to Pierre LeBrun.
Forward Dalibor Dvorsky provided the go-ahead tally, beating goaltender Juuse Saros with exactly 12:40 remaining in regulation. Dvorsky reportedly "roofed" the puck past the veteran netminder to break the tie and put Slovakia in a position to pull off a significant upset in the tournament's first contest.
The matchup serves as the official start of the men's hockey schedule at the Olympics. Finland enters the tournament as a highly-regarded contender, while Slovakia is looking to replicate recent international success. The goal by Dvorsky shifts the pressure onto the Finnish side as the clock winds down in the final frame.
The game remains in progress as Slovakia attempts to hold off a late push from the Finnish offense. No further scoring has been reported at this time as the first game of the tournament nears its conclusion.
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