Germany improved their performance but the silver medallists at the 2018 Olympics lost 3-2 regardless to the United States and now face a play-off with Slovakia to extend their stay at the Beijing Winter Games. A prior loss to Canada and only a narrow win over China meant coach Toni Söderholm’s men were unlikely to secure direct passage to the quarter-finals on Sunday even with victory. An early power play goal from Patrick Hager gave them hope but the strong US side, mainly consisting of young college players in the absence of NHL stars at the Games, scored in each period to turn proceedings….