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Russia names Sergei Bobrovsky starter for World Cup opener

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Sergei Bobrovsky is Russia's starting goaltender to begin the World Cup of Hockey.

Coach Oleg Znarok said through an interpreter Thursday that Bobrovsky, of the Columbus Blue Jackets, will be in net against Sweden on Sunday in Russia's first game of the tournament. Znarok made no commitment to Bobrovsky long term over Semyon Varlamov of the Colorado Avalanche.

Bobrovsky appeared to have the inside track on the job when Russia started him in its exhibition finale Wednesday against Canada.

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