Arturs Silovs' Olympic debut came in a relief appearance in Latvia's 5-1 loss to the U.S. on Thursday in Milan.
Latvia started Elvis Merzlikins in net, but made a change at second intermission after Merzlikins allowed four goals on 32 shots. Silovs played the third period and stopped five of six shots in relief. The lone goal he allowed was an Auston Matthews shot from the slot on the power play.
Latvia's next game is 6:10 a.m. on Saturday against Germany.
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Silovs makes Olympic debut in relief
Arturs Silovs' Olympic debut came in a relief appearance in Latvia's 5-1 loss to the U.S. on Thursday in Milan.
Latvia started Elvis Merzlikins in net, but made a change at second intermission after Merzlikins allowed four goals on 32 shots. Silovs played the third period and stopped five of six shots in relief. The lone goal he allowed was an Auston Matthews shot from the slot on the power play.
Latvia's next game is 6:10 a.m. on Saturday against Germany.
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