Russia - Czech Republic. A statistical look

Russia took their 50th Euro Hockey against the Czech Republic in 82 matches. 39 of them have come in regulation, three in overtime and a further eight on penalty shots. The goal difference is 240-200 in Russia's favour.

Out of 152 games, Ilya Kovalchuk boasts 75 Russia assists. At Channel One Cup tournaments, Ilya has eighteen points (7+11) from only thirteen appearances. His 33 Euro Hockey Tour points (15+18) have been achieved in just 32 games.

In his 25th Euro Hockey Tour match, Pavel Datsyuk notched up his 13th point (5+8). Nine (4+5) have been at Channel One Cups.

Bogdan Kiselevich has played in 15 Russian national team fixtures, racking up three assists.

Fellow defenseman Anton Belov has taken part in 83 Russia matches, so far gaining 25 points (10+15). 

Viktor Antipin, also a defender, has ten points (2+8) in his 41 Russia games.

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