Quinn Hughes (USA): 0 shotsTyler Madden (USA): 1 shot
Cayden Primeau stopped 34-of-35 shots the Russians fired his way as the United States were able to hang on for the victory and punch their ticket to the gold medal game.
Oliver Wahlstrom opened the scoring with the lone goal of the first period, while Alexander Chmelevski made it a two-goal cushion with a power-play goal just over four minutes into the middle frame.
The United States were outshot 27-21 in the final 40 minutes, including 15-7 in the third period.
It was a quiet game for both Hughes and Madden. Hughes finished with no shots on goal and logged 21:08 of ice time, third most on his team. Madden finished with one shot on goal and 15:13 of ice time.
It marked the first time both players have played a meaningful game at Rogers Arena.
"I was really excited to play here for the first time," said Hughes. "It was an awesome game and a great atmosphere."
Team USA will be looking for their fourth gold medal in 10 years, which would be double what any other country has done in that span. They are also guaranteed a medal for the fourth consecutive year after winning gold in 2017 and earning bronze in 2016 and 2018.
Next up: Gold Medal Game vs. Finland (Saturday, 5:00pm PT, TSN)