After a 14-0 thrashing against Canada, the Danes looked to rebound into respectability against Russia, hoping that Russia's struggles against Denmark, and their tendency to start the tournament slowly would work in their favor.
Denmark opened with a sizzling three chances right off the bat as the Russians left them wide open on their goalie.
Russia settled down after that, holding the offensive zone, and eventually drawing the first power play of the game. Jonas Røndbjerg sprinted in on the short-handed situation, but Vitali Kravtsov made it 1-0 at 6:28 on the advantage.
Alexander Romanov was noticeable early on, both wheeling around his own net, and in the offensive zone.