I wasn't saying they were destined to, but in a three way tie where every team has beaten one of the other tied teams, there is a decent chance (minimum 1/3) that Russia would be playing for relegation.I am aware of this. But the other poster made sound as if Russia would be destined to play in the relegation round if it loses the next two.
McIsaac doesn't do that in the Q, not sure why he has struggled here. Then the play is off-side and Daws should have stopped it -- three mistakes all contributing to it being 1-0 Russia.