Junior Championship Filatov

Filatov has played extensively for Russia's national teams, first in age-group competitions, and later internationally. His first IIHF competition for Russia was the 2007 U18 Championship held in Finland. Russia won a gold medal in that tournament; as an underaged player, Filatov contributed four goals and five assists in seven games.[2] He led the Russian team in total points and was second to Alexei Cherepanov in goals scored.[1] After this tournament, Russia's coaches named Filatov as one of the team's three best players.[28] Filatov also played at the 2008 U18 Championship, held in Russia. Filatov captained the team to a silver medal, scoring three goals and adding six assists. He was named to the Tournament All-Star Team.[2]

At the 2008 World Junior Championship Filatov made his debut with Russia's Under-20 junior squad. At the tournament, he scored four goals and added five assists,[2] leading the Russian squad in total points and placing second to Viktor Tikhonov in goals scored.[1] The Russian team captured the bronze medal at this tournament, after defeating the United States 4–2. Filatov scored two goals in the bronze medal game,[29] and was named Russia's best player of the game by the IIHF
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