Karjala Cup. Sweden - Russia

The senior Russian national team will play against Sweden in Helsinki in the second match of the 2019 Karjala Cup - the first stage of the Euro Hockey Tour.

Russia lost the first game to Finland 3:4 with Damir Sharipzyanov and Rushan Rafikov - twice - hitting the target.

For their part, Sweden had conceded a 1:3 defeat against the Czech Republic in their opening match.

Head coach Alexei Kudashov has already revealed that Igor Bobkov will be the starting goalkeeper against the Swedes.

Puck drop is scheduled for 14:30 Moscow time. Match TV will broadcast live in Russia.