Alex Ovechkin and Dmitry Orlov each recorded a goal, with Evgeny Kuznetsov earning an assist, in Team Russia's 7-4 victory over Team Sweden. Orlov now has six points (2g, 4a) in six games in the tournament. Prior to this tournament, Orlov represented Russia in three World Championships (2014, 2016, 2017), recording five points (1g, 4a) in 14 games. Team Czech Republic, which features both Jakub Vrana and Dmitrij Jaskin, edged out Team Switzerland in a 5-4 victory. Both Capitals were held scoreless.

Team Russia will now face Team USA in the quarterfinal tomorrow, while Team Czech Republic will square off against Team Germany.

Caps at the Worlds:

Team Russia

Alex Ovechkin (7 GP, 2-1-3)

Evgeny Kuznetsov (7 GP, 2-4-6)

Dmitry Orlov (7 GP, 2-4-6)

Team Czech Republic

Jakub Vrana (7 GP, 4-1-5)

Dmitrij Jaskin (7 GP, 2-2-4)

Team Denmark

Lars Eller (3 GP, 2-3-5)*

*Injured

Team Slovakia

Martin Fehervary (7 GP, 0-1-1)

Wednesday, June 19
8 p.m. (EST): 2019 NHL Awards, Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas
TV: NBCSN, SN

Friday, June 21
8 p.m. (EST): 2019 NHL Draft (Round 1), Rogers Arena, Vancouver
TV: NBCSN, SN

Saturday, June 22
10 a.m. (EST): 2019 NHL Draft (Rounds 2-7), Rogers Arena, Vancouver
TV: NHLN, SN

Tuesday, June 25 - Saturday, June 29

Capitals Development Camp, MedStar Capitals Iceplex

Monday, July 1

NHL Free Agency

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