In 2012 , Varlamov was the starting goaltender for Russia at the 2012 IIHF World Championship .
Varlamov helped the Russians to the World Championships Final , where the team faced the Czech Republic , though Russia lost 2 -- 1 , earning the silver medal .
In 2012 , Varlamov was the starting Varlamov for Russians at the 2012 IIHF World Championship .
Varlamov helped the Russians to the World Championships Final , where the team faced the Czech Republic , though Russia lost 2 -- 1 , earning the silver medal .