Three second-period goals helped the United States advance to the quarterfinals, defeating Slovakia 5-1 Tuesday.
Shortly after the first goal, Slovakia committed two penalties as Ladislav Nagy crashed into Zapolski and Michal Cajkovsky delivered a vicious elbow to Donato. The Slovakian defenseman received a match penalty and a one-game suspension.
USA benefitted from the two-man advantage as James Wisniewski hammered a one-timer to double the lead. The 33-year-old does not play during even-strength situations but was put on the roster to help the power play with his potent right-handed slap shot.
Donato and Wisniewski’s goals came 44 seconds apart.