Russia evens 4-game junior hockey challenge with 6-3 win over Canada
YAROSLAVL, Russia – The Canada-Russia junior hockey challenge moves to Halifax tied one game apiece after Kirill Kapustin’s hat trick gave Russia a 6-3 win.
Anton Zlobin and Kapustin both scored on power plays early in the second period of the penalty-filled game.
Ty Rattie brought Canada within one with his own power-play goal but Kapustin scored his second short-handed to make it 3-1.
Morgan Reilly tipped it in to bring Canada within one in the third but about two minutes later Maxim Shalunov extended Russia’s lead.
Kapustin made it 5-2 with his third goal but Canada’s Ryan Strome replied, scoring less than a minute later.
Shalunov scored an empty netter to seal the win as the series moves to Halifax Monday and Tuesday.
News from © The Canadian Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community? Create a free account to comment on stories, ask questions, and join meaningful discussions on our new site.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.