Golden Knights forward Nikita Gusev helps Russia rout Italy

By Ben Gotz

Las Vegas Review-Journal

6 years ago

Russia's Nikita Gusev controls a puck during the Channel One Cup ice hockey match between Russi ... — Russia’s Nikita Gusev controls a puck during the Channel One Cup ice hockey match between Russia and Sweden, in Moscow, Russia. Alexey Kudenko/Sputnik via AP

Golden Knights forward Nikita Gusev had three assists to help Russia rout Italy 10-0 Wednesday at the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship in Slovakia.

Gusev, who signed an entry-level deal with the Knights in April and will be a restricted free agent this offseason, has eight points (two goals, six assists) in four games at the tournament. Russia (4-0) is one of three unbeaten teams in the tournament along with Switzerland (4-0) and Germany (4-0).

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