2018 World Championship. Russia - Canada. A statistical round-up

Nikita Zaitsev collected eight assists at this World Championship, a new Russian record among defensemen at different editions of this competition.The previous best belonged to Denis Grebenshchikov, who earned six assists. Boasting eight points, Nikita also equalled the record set by Andrei Markov (3+5) at the 2007 World Championship for points taken by a Russian defenseman.

Nikita has participated in 20 World Championship matches during his career, tallying 13 (2+11) points.

Forward Artyom Anisimov has played in 60 Russian national team games, taking 25 (7+17) points along the way. 20 (6+14) of those points have come in 45 World Championship matches.

Maxim Shalunov made his 13th Russian national team appearance. So far, he boasts 13 (9+4) points.

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