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Russia tabs Bobrovsky to start against Norway

Sochi Olympics Ice Hockey Men

Russia goaltender Sergei Bobrovski looks back in the net for the puck after USA forward T.J. Oshie scored in a shootout during overtime of a men’s ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. Oshie ended up scoring the winning goal, and USA won 3-2.(AP Photo/Julio Cortez, Pool)

Julio Cortez

Russia has made its call in goal for the qualification playoff round.

Team Russia announced Sergei Bobrovsky will get the start against Norway instead of Semyon Varlamov.

Varlamov was thought to be the favorite to get the start after he put up a shutout against Slovakia and was outstanding in two starts during round-robin play. Bobrovsky’s lone start came against Team USA, a 3-2 shootout loss in which he stopped 31 shots. While he didn’t play poorly in that game, Varlamov appeared to play better.

Norway is the lowest seed in the tournament after the opening round at 12th overall. Russia was the top team to not get a bye after they finished the round with six standings points. The Russians head into Tuesday’s game (7:30 a.m. ET on NBCSN) as heavy favorites.

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