Slovan is hoping to break their losing streak in Helsinki. Preview 2nd Dec

Vityaz hosts Dinamo Minsk, Slovan Bratislava is going to Helsinki.

17:00 Vityaz (14-18-2) vs. Dinamo Minsk (8-21-4)

About the game

- Vityaz is coming into this contest fresh off a win.

- Dinamo Minsk is coming into this contest on a 4-game losing streak.

- Dinamo is on a 1-game road trip.

- Buinitsky has points in 3 straight games, going 2-1-3 over that span.

Injury list

Vityaz: Pavel Chernov

Milestone alert

- Forward Gennady Stolyarov is looking to collect his 100th career assist in the KHL. He currently has 98.

17:00 Jokerit (21-6-4) vs. Slovan (10-22-3)

About the game

- Jokerit is coming into this contest fresh off a victory.

- Slovan is even coming into this contest on a 6-game losing streak.

- Jokerit is playing this one game at home before hitting the road.

- Slovan is playing the 3rd of three straight road games.

- Recent addition Kristian Vesalainen scored a power play goal in his season and KHL debut with Jokerit, a 4-1 victory over Dinamo Minsk.

Injury list

Jokerit: Peter Regin, Marko Anttila, Nicklas Jensen

Suspensions

Jokerit: Defenseman Sami Lepisto will miss this contest while serving a 1-game suspension.

Milestone alert

- Goaltender Ryan Zapolski is hoping to win his 50th career regular season KHL game.