Big games in Moscow and Helsinki. September 3rd preview

Today’s action includes five games and eight teams playing their first game of the season. After a stunning opening night defeat, CSKA will look to get back on track against Ak Bars while Avangard is looking to turn Game 1 success into a winning streak!

14:00 Kunlun Red Star vs. Salavat

About the game

- Kunlun is playing the 1st of six straight home games.

- Salavat is playing the 1st of three straight road games.

- Shenzhen will be hosting its first ever KHL game.

- Salavat has won its last five games against Kunlun.

Milestone alert

Goaltender Juha Metsola is hoping to gain his 100th career KHL victory (currently at 99).

Defenseman Philip Larsen is hoping to suit up for his 250th career KHL game (currently at 249).

Forward Linus Omark is looking to collect his 300th career regular season KHL point (currently at 299).

15:30 Sibir vs. Amur

About the game

- Sibir is playing the 1st of three straight home games.

- Amur is playing the 1st of two straight road games.

- Sibir has won its last six games against Amur.

Injury list

Sibir: Samvel Mnatsyan

Amur: Kirill Rasskazov

Milestone alert

Defenseman Oleg Piganovich is hoping to collect his 100th career KHL assist (currently at 99).

16:30 Barys vs. Admiral

About the game

- Barys is playing the 1st of two straight home games.

- Admiral is playing the 1st of two straight road games.

Milestone alert

Forward Roman Starchenko is hoping to score his 150th career KHL goal (currently at 148).

Forward Denis Vikharev is looking to suit up in his 150th career KHL game (currently at 149).

18:30 Jokerit vs. Avangard (1-0-0)

About the game

- Jokerit is playing the 1st of three straight home games.

- Avangard is playing the 2nd of two straight road games.

- Avangard is entering this game on a 1-game winning streak.

Injury list

Avangard: Artyom Manukyan, Maxim Mizyurin, Denis Zernov

Milestone alert

Forward Antti Pihlstrom is hoping to suit up for his 400th career KHL game (currently at 399).

Goaltender Igor Bobkov is hoping to play in his 150th career regular season KHL game (currently at 149).

Forward Sergei Shirokov is looking to score his 150th career goal in the KHL (currently at 149).

Forward Sergei Shumakov is hoping to score his 100th career KHL goal and collect his 200th career KHL point.

19:30 CSKA (0-1-0) vs. Ak Bars

About the game

- CSKA is playing the 2nd of three straight home games.

- Ak Bars is playing the 1st of three straight road games.

- CSKA is entering this contest fresh off a home game loss to kick off the season Saturday.

- CSKA has won its last five home games against Ak Bars.

Injury list

Ak Bars: Albert Yarullin

Milestone alert

Forward Justin Azevedo is hoping to suit up for his 400th career KHL game (currently at 399).

Forward Artyom Lukoyanov is hoping to suit up for his 400th career regular season game in the KHL (currently at 399).