Team USA seeks to avenge its quarterfinal loss to the Russians from last year's tournament.
Chicago Blackhawks prospect Nick Schmaltz and Team USA look to advance to the gold medal game for the first time in three years when they meet Russia in the semifinals of the 2016 World Junior Championship on Monday at Hartwall Arena.
The United States have fell in the quarterfinals the past two years to Russia; 5-3 in 2014 and 3-2 in 2015. This decade, the U.S. have reached the podium three times, including gold in 2010 and 2013.