SYDNEY, Nova Scotia -- Zach Parise and Barry Tallackson had two goals apiece as the United States defeated Belarus 8-2 on Monday in the International Ice Hockey Federation's World Junior Championship.

Bobby Goepfert made 19 saves as the U.S. team outshot Belarus 45-21.

Ryan Kesler opened the scoring for the Americans, who netted the game's first seven goals. Kesler beat Dzmitry Kamovich for his first goal of the tournament at 9:34 of the first period.

The U.S. team also got goals from Brian McConnell and defenseman Ryan Whitney, who added two assists.

The Americans (2-1) are second in the preliminary round of play in Group A behind Russia (3-0). Belarus fell to 0-4.