Russia remained undefeated at the 2019 World Hockey Championship and eliminated Team USA in the quarterfinals with a narrow 4-3 win at Ondrej Nepela Arena in Bratislava, Slovakia, on Thursday.
Nikita Gusev and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev registered one goal and two assists apiece, and Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy made 29 saves on 32 shots in the victory for Russia, who advanced to the semifinals with the win.
Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane and presumptive 2019 No. 1 overall NHL draft pick Jack Hughes each had two helpers for the United States in the losing effort.