Kings at the World Championships, Day 14.
Jonathan Bernier's first experience in the World Championships came to an abrupt end Thursday, when he allowed goals by Alexei Kaigorodov and Ilya Kovalchuk in the final 11 minutes of Team Canada's 2-1 loss to Russia.
Russia will play FInland in the semifinals, while Canada is eliminated. Russia previously beat Canada for the World Championship gold medal in 2008 and 2009.
Bernier made 18 saves. According to IIHF.com:
The winning goal came when Alexander Radulov swung in behind the Canadian net and spotted Kovalchuk in the slot. The quick shot beat Jonathan Bernier between the pads as he slid across the crease. Bernier had been excellent all night, although Canada held a wide margin in shots, 37-20.
Bernier finished the tournament with a 2-1 record, 2.01 goals-against average, and .917 save percentage in three games.
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