United States-Czech Republic notes, quotes, tweets

United States 5, Czech Republic 2
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BULLET POINTS: David Backes provided a goal and an assist as the United States topped the Czech Republic 5-2 Wednesday. James van Reimsdyk, Dustin Brown, Zach Parise and Phil Kessel also found the back of the net for the Americans. Ryan Suter added three assists, while Ryan Kesler posted a pair of assists as well. Ales Hemsky of the Edmonton Oilers scored both goals for the Czech Republic. With the win, the United States advances to face Canada on Friday.

QUICK: Jonathan Quick stopped 21-of-23 shots en route to his third win of the tournament. Thus far, Quick has turned aside 72-of-77 shots faced in the Olympics for a goals against average of 1.62.

BROWN: Dustin Brown scored a goal in the first period to break a 1-1 tie. The United States’ alternate captain finished the game with one goal on five shots and a plus-two rating with 14:16 of ice time over 18 shifts. The Kings’ captain now has two goals and one assist with a plus-five rating over the tournament.

NEXT GAME: United States vs Canada semifinal, Friday, February 21, 9:00 a.m. PT, NBCSN

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Tweets and Notes

Dustin Brown gives Team USA a 2-1 lead at 14:38. Nice setup from David Backes and finish from below left circle.

— Helene Elliott (@helenenothelen) February 19, 2014

Suter has 3 assists. He's one of 9 U.S. players with a point so far in this game.

— Dan Rosen (@drosennhl) February 19, 2014

Goalie change ! pic.twitter.com/r5tpRKtV3V

— lisa dillman (@reallisa) February 19, 2014

The Brown-Backes-Callahan line has been fantastic for the U.S. tonight.

— Dan Rosen (@drosennhl) February 19, 2014

That's a final: USA 5 Czech Republic 2. Dustin Brown with a goal and Jonathan Quick with the win! #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/1aKVL5vLBM

— Dieter Ruehle (@DieterRuehle) February 19, 2014