Golden Knights forward Nikita Gusev had three assists to help Russia rout Italy 10-0 Wednesday at the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship in Slovakia.
Gusev, who signed an entry-level deal with the Knights in April and will be a restricted free agent this offseason, has eight points (two goals, six assists) in four games at the tournament. Russia (4-0) is one of three unbeaten teams in the tournament along with Switzerland (4-0) and Germany (4-0).
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