Evgeni Malkin - RUSSIA
Russia defeated the United States, 4-3. Evgeni Malkin recorded the primary assist on what stood as the game-winning goal.
With 12:58 remaining in the third period, Malkin set up Mikhail Grigorenko, who scored to put Russia up 4-2. While Alex DeBrincat scored with 2:50 left in regulation to get the Americans within one, the Russians were able to hold onto their lead and advance in the tournament.
Jared McCann and Matt Murray - CANADA
Matt Murray made 19 saves as Canada came back to earn a thrilling 3-2 overtime win over Switzerland.
The Swiss were particularly dangerous on the power play, with both of their goals coming on the man-advantage. They opened the scoring with their first power-play marker of the game late in the first period. While Canada tied it up in the second, Switzerland re-took the lead with just three seconds remaining in the period on another power-play goal.
Not to be outdone, Canada ended up with a late goal of their own in the third. With Murray pulled for the extra attacker, the Canadians pressed hard for the equalizer - and ended up getting it with 0.05 seconds remaining. Mark Stone would go on to win it in overtime for Canada.
Dominik Simon - CZECH REPUBLIC
Czech Republic defeated Germany, 5-1. Like Malkin, Dominik Simon also recorded the primary assist on what stood as the game-winning goal. He now has 12 points (4G-8A) in eight games played.
Patric Hornqvist and Marcus Pettersson - SWEDEN
Sweden was eliminated from the tournament with a 5-4 overtime loss to Finland, ending their hopes of a three-peat. Sweden had won gold in both 2017 and '18 and was looking to become the first team to win three straight World Championships since the Czech Republic in 1999-01.
Patric Hornqvist scored in the game to give him seven goals in the tournament, which is currently tied for first.
WHAT'S NEXT:
Malkin and Team Russia will play Finland in the first semifinal on Saturday at 9 a.m.
Murray, McCann and Team Canada will play Simon and the Czech Republic in the second semifinal on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.
Both games will be broadcast on NHL Network.
To see complete coverage of Penguins players participating in the 2019 World Championship, click here.
