Andrei Markov thinks the Russians have advantages at home despite the tremendous pressure that will be put on them. Expectations are high for Russia to take the gold medal in Sochi after Canada managed to do just that four years ago in Vancouver. "Of course, you feel the pressure," Russian defenseman Andrei Markov said. "But you're also going to feel the support from all Russian people. That'll have to help us." Russia will start their schedule against Slovenia on Thursday. That should be a game they'll win comfortably, but then things will get much harder as they face the United States on Saturday.