They produced one goal and put 11 shots on Devils goalie Martin Brodeur.
Kovalev picked up the slack, firing 11 shots on two Devils goalies and skating with abandon.
Devils goalie Martin Brodeur made 35 saves, keeping the Rangers at bay.
Canada is 4-0 in the tournament but may have to play without Martin Brodeur, the Devils goalie, who has a hand injury.
Devils goalie Martin Brodeur made only 16 saves.
By now, the record was within reach and the Devils goalie wanted to grab it.
He was one of the few willing or able to establish position in front of Devils goalie Martin Brodeur.
Devils goalie Martin Brodeur made 23 saves.
Devils goalie Martin Brodeur made 12 saves.
The Devils goalie also faced 32 shots and recorded his first victory in his last six starts.