Bobrovsky makes sensational game-saving stop on Plekanec

Russia can thank goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky for its 4-3 victory over the Czech Republic on Thursday.

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The Russians held on to the one-goal victory thanks in large part to a show-stopping pad save by Bobrovsky, who - with just over a minute left in regulation - robbed Montreal Canadiens forward Tomas Plekanec on a 2-on-1 break.

In all, Bobrovsky steered away 29 of the 32 shots he faced. Both clubs will square off again on Saturday for their second tune-up contest.