MINSK, Belarus -- High-scoring Russia routed Kazakhstan 7-2 on Wednesday for its fourth straight victory at the ice hockey world championship. Sergei Plotnikov scored twice on power plays, and Viktor Tikhonov had one goal. They each have four goals, tied for the most in the tournament. Tikhonov also added three assists, while Plotnikov had two. "Its a question of good partners," Plotnikov said. "We have a good team. We play all for one and one for all and that leads to the results. Were well motivated." Plotnikov, Yegor Yakovlev and Danis Zaripov each had a power play goal for a commanding 3-0 lead. Nikolai Kulyomin and Alexander Burmistrov also scored. Mikhail Panshin and Andrei Spiridonov scored for Kazakhstan. Russia leads Group B with 12 points and has scored a total of 22 goals. The United States, Belarus and Latvia, who were idle Wednesday, have six points. Kazakhstan has one. Also Wednesday, Switzerland ended a three-game losing streak by beating Germany 3-2, Czech Republic shut out Italy 2-0 and Slovakia beat Norway 5-2 for its first win. Damien Brunner had a power play goal and an assist to lead the Swiss team -- last years runner-up -- to its first victory after losses to Russia, the U.S. and Belarus. "We found a way to win and thats important," Brunner said. Thomas Oppenheimer scored two goals for Germany. Switzerland has three points in four games in Group B. Germany has five. Jiri Sekac gave the Czechs a 1-0 lead in the second period, and Jaromir Jagr added an insurance goal in the third. The Czechs outshot Italy 37-11, but goaltender Daniel Bellissimo made 35 saves. Czech goalie Alexander Salak stopped 11 shots for the shutout. Ladislav Nagy scored the winning goal for Slovakia with 18 seconds remaining in the second period and added another one in the third. He has scored four times in the tournament. Tomas Tatar, Juraj Mikus and Michel Miklik also scored for Slovakia. Norway got goals from Alexander Bonsaksen and Morten Ask. The Czechs and Norway have six points in Group A in four games, two more than Slovakia, while Italy has three. Sweden tops the group with eight points, one point ahead of Canada. Terrence Ross Jersey . Inter moved five points behind fourth-place Fiorentina and eight points behind third-place Napoli, which visits relegation-threatened Sassuolo on Sunday. Dwight Howard Jersey . - The Baltimore Ravens and tight end Dennis Pitta reached agreement on a five-year contract Friday. http://www.magicauthentic.com/kids-tracy-mcgrady-magic-jersey/ . With one week left in the regular season, Cornish - voted The Toughest Player To Bring Down - is a leading candidate for the CFLs Most Outstanding Player award. He has rushed for 1,799 yards and could break Willie Burdens club record for rushing yards in a single season with a 98-yard performance against the B. 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Hes got a love for the game and every day hes got a ball at his feet.Hes still young as well so I think things are coming together for him just right at the moment, and hopefully he can carry it on. Rashford scored a hat-trick for England U21s last month Over the months, he has matured a lot from making his debut to now. Hes gained a lot of experience at international level and in the Premier League and other competitions.Hes coming along nicely now but we cant forget hes only young - hes still going to grow and hes still going to be get bigger. Well have to wait and see what he does after that.I think it [scoring] would be massive for him. His confidence is already high anyway but if he scored on Saturday that would make him more confident. Malta: The Med minnows As England take on Malta at Wembley on Saturday, we take a look at their side First and foremost, weve got to win the game and well see what happens after that. His confidence is getting better all the time - he scores in most of the games he plays in, or hes had a hand in the goals.So hes contributing well for the club and hopefully he can carry that on.Rashford is starting ahead of Rooney at Old Trafford, although Rooney has kept the England armband after Gareth Southgate replaced Sam Allardyce.ddddddddddddRooney has just one goal in 11 games for club and country this season and has been dropped by United boss Jose Mourinho, but Lingard believes his influence and quality should not be underestimated.I think that really because [of what hes achieved] no one can say anything [bad] about him really, said the 23-year-old. Wayne Rooney is a great leader, says Lingard Hes been a top professional on and off the field for us and we look up to him as well. Hes determined to get back and hopefully he can do that.I think hes very determined [to win his place back]. Even though he hasnt been playing for the club, hes still supporting us and hes going to get back into the fold.Hes remained captain here which is great and that will be great for his confidence as well. Ive known Wayne for a long time and hes very determined to play. Hes got a love for the game which hasnt left him.For the club hes a great leader for us - as young lads we can speak to him whenever we want and he always helps the young lads, which is good. Hes been doing it now for a couple of years.Lingard has scored in his last two appearances at Wembley, netting the winner in Uniteds 2-1 FA Cup final win over Crystal Palace in May and the opener in their 2-1 Community Shield victory over Leicester in August.England also go to Slovenia on Tuesday, and Lingard, who has played for Southgate for the U21s, believes the interim boss can be a success as he waits for a senior debut.Ive played under the manager [Gareth Southgate] for many years and I know what hes about and he knows what I can do, he said.Hes very laid back and relaxed but as soon as you get on a football pitch, hes determined to get the team right. Its up to Gareth to pick the team and whoever impresses in training will play.You can watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the Japan Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! 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