Anton Belov scored for Russia in their 3-1 semifinal win over Sweden at the World Hockey Championship on Saturday. His marker was assisted by Alex Ovechkin. Belov skated in 57 games with Edmonton this past season and decided to return to the KHL for next year. He will play for SKA St. Petersburg.

It sounds like Anton Belov's decision to leave Edmonton was at least partially inspired by a desire to get away from coach Dallas Eakins. Belov signed with the KHL's SKA St. Petersburg. "There is no one reason that made it an abrupt change," said Belov, per Sovetsky Sports. "It was all building up during the season, especially more so after the Olympics. And the hire of coach (Vyacheslav) Bykov (at SKA) was also an influence. The other point is that I could have re-signed with Edmonton, but I didn't want to stay with that coach." Eakins came under fire for the Oilers' underwhelming performance in his first season as the team's bench boss, but he is still expected to return for the 2014-15 campaign.

Anton Belov has left the Edmonton Oilers to join the KHL's SKA St. Petersburg Belov made the move from the KHL to Edmonton for the 2013-14 campaign and had seven points and 34 penalty minutes in 57 games. He also represented Russia in the 2014 Winter Games and scored a goal in five contests.

Anton Belov (abdomen) is ready to rejoin the Oilers' lineup. Belov hasn't played since Feb. 27. He has a goal and six points in 45 games this season.

Anton Belov (abdomen) has been practicing with his teammates but was not deemed ready to play Saturday night against the Flames. That said, there is a very good chance he will be able to play Tuesday against San Jose. If for some reason Belov is on your fantasy squad, you should be able to activate him next week.

Anton Belov (abdomen) has resumed skating with the Oilers. There's a chance that Belov will be available for Saturday's game. He hasn't played since Feb. 27.

Anton Belov is expected to miss at least two weeks because of a partially torn oblique muscle. He missed Saturday's game with an illness. Belov has six points and 95 hits in 48 games this season.

Anton Belov sat out Saturday's game with an illness. Mark Fraser came out of the press box to take Belov's place in the Edmonton lineup. The Russian Olympian has a goal and six points with a minus-14 rating in 48 games. Consider him day-to-day.

Anton Belov is looking forward to a better end to the season after returning home from the Olympics. Belov practiced on Saturday with the Oilers after his Russian team was eliminated from the Olympics on Wednesday. "I'm good, but I travelled a long way," Belov said. "A long flight, no sleep the last two nights, but I'm glad to be here again". Belov was a healthy scratch for the Oilers in their last four games. Belov has six points, 92 hits, 62 blocked shots and a minus-11 rating in 47 games this season.

Anton Belov will play for Russia in the Sochi Olympics. He was a healthy scratch for the Oilers in the team's last four games entering to the break. Belov has six points, 92 hits, 62 blocked shots and a minus-11 rating in 47 games this season.