The Russian national ice hockey team beat Switzerland and came out on top in the group at the 2021 World Cup

The meeting ended with a score of 4: 1.

As part of the national team, Sergey Tolchinsky scored a double, who distinguished himself in the 53rd minute, and also threw the puck into an empty net at the end of the game.

In addition, Anton Burdasov (36 ') and Pavel Karnaukhov (51') scored.

Nico Hishir (49 ') answered with a goal for the Swiss.

Tolchinsky and Karnaukhov also scored assists, and Alexander Barabanov assisted partners twice.

Valery Bragin's wards scored 12 points and climbed to the first place in Group A. Switzerland (9) is on the second line.

In the next match, which will take place on May 31, Russia will play with Sweden.

Switzerland will meet with Belarus on May 30.

Earlier it was reported that Kazakhstan won the largest victory in its history in the elite division of the world championship.