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Spokane Chiefs’ goaltender Lukas Parik key as Czech Republic blanks Russia at world junior championships

Russia forward Zakhar Bardakov (11) is stopped by Czech Republic goalie Lukas Parik (1) during the second period of an IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship game, in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020.  (Jason Franson/Associated Press)
Russia forward Zakhar Bardakov (11) is stopped by Czech Republic goalie Lukas Parik (1) during the second period of an IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship game, in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020.  (Jason Franson/Associated Press)
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EDMONTON, Alberta — Spokane Chiefs goaltender Lukas Parik made 30 saves in the Czech Republic’s 2-0 victory over Russia on Sunday night in group play in the world junior hockey championship.

Both teams on 1-1 in Group B play.

Earlier on Sunday, Philip Tomasino had a goal and an assist and Canada beat Slovakia 3-1 to improve to 2-0 in a Group A game. 

The United States, 1-1, will return to action Tuesday against the Czech Republic and complete Group B play Thursday night against Sweden. 

The top four teams in each pool will advance to the quarterfinals.