Ilya Kovalchuk scored a goal and made two more as Russia survived an early onslaught to beat Austria 8-4 at the world ice hockey championships in Helsinki on Monday.    

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Ilya Kovalchuk scored a goal and made two more as Russia survived an early onslaught to beat Austria 8-4 at the world ice hockey championships in Helsinki on Monday.

Ilya Kovalchuk and Alexander Radulov each scored a goal and had an assist as Russia and Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov beat the United States, 5-3, in Helsinki to preserve Russia's perfect start at the ice hockey world championship.

Ilya Kovalchuk and Alexander Radulov each scored one goal and made another as Russia beat the United States 5-3 to preserve their perfect start at the ice hockey world championship.    

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Ilya Kovalchuk and Alexander Radulov each scored one goal and made another as Russia beat the United States 5-3 to preserve their perfect start at the ice hockey world championship.