Russia - Finland. A statistical look

The Russian national team played in its 700th match. The players have won 417 games, drawn 43 and lost 240. The goal difference is 2256-1626 in Russia's favour. 

This was the first time when Russia and Finland competed against each other in the World Championship bronze medal game. Overall, the Russians have won four of those fixtures and lost three. 

At World Championships, Russia have beaten Finland in 10 out of 20 World Championship matches. One of those games finished in a draw, while the Finns have nine wins.

Evgeny Dadonov owns 56 points (19+37) from 80 Russian national team appearances. 34 of those points (13+21) have been earned in 40 World Championship games.

In 25 national team games, Dmitry Orlov has 7 points (1+6).

Defenseman Anton Belov boasts 30 points (12+18) in 96 Russian matches.

Sergei Andronov, Alexander Barabanov, Nikita Gusev, Vladimir Tkachyov, Vladislav Namestnikov, Nikita Kucherov, Bogdan Kiselevich, Ivan Provorov and Artyom Zub all played in their tenth World Championship match.

Valery Nichushkin tallied up three assists in this game.

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