BUFFALO, NY - JANUARY 02: Ryan Lindgren #5 of United States takes a big hit from Andrei Altybarmakyan #16 of Russia during the second period of play in the Quarterfinal IIHF World Junior Championship game at the KeyBank Center on January 2, 2018 in Buffalo, New York.

USA advances to WJHC semifinal with nail-biting win over Russia

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The United States advanced to the semifinal of the World Junior Hockey Championship with a 4-2 win over Russia Tuesday.

New York Islanders first-round pick Kieffer Bellows scored his second goal of the game in the third period, breaking the 2-2 tie. The tally was his tournament-leading sixth.

Captain Joey Anderson sealed the game with an empty-netter.

Maple Leafs prospect Joseph Woll was stellar between the pipes, stopping 27 of 29 shots he faced.

The United States outshot Russia 43-29.

USA will take on Sweden in the first semifinal on Thursday at 4:00 p.m.

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