Russia routed the U.S. 4-0 in the boys’ hockey gold medal game Wednesday, the final day of the Youth Olympic Games in Lausanne, Switzerland.
The U.S. had more penalties (three) than shots (two) in the first period. Russia’s Matvei Michkov converted the first power play and added an even-strength goal later in the period. Another power-play goal in the second period ran the score to 3-0.
Michkov just turned 15 and is projected as a top pick in the 2023 NHL Draft.
The gold medal was Russia’s ninth of the Games, excluding events that featured mixed-nationality teams, and 27th overall medal.