Auston Matthews

Auston Matthews of the United States falls as he attacks the net of goalkeeper Kevin Lalande of Belarus.

(The Associated Press)

Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin scored a goal and added an assist as the U.S. defeated Belarus 6-3 Saturday at the World Championship in St. Petersburg, Russia.

The U.S. bounced back after a 5-1 loss to Canada on Friday in its first game.

Larkin scored on the power play at 2:13 of the second period to make it 3-0. He has assisted on Chris Wideman's power-play goal at 13:38 of the first that gave the Americans a 2-0 lead.

Larkin had a game-high seven shots on goal in 18:13.

Auston Matthews, expected to be the first pick by the Toronto Maple Leafs in this year's entry draft, had a pair of goals and an assist for Team USA.

Belarus, under former Red Wings coach Dave Lewis, dropped to 0-2.

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