Moscow derby highlights Memorial Day action

In conjunction with the teams, the KHL will be conducting several special symbolic events in honor of the tragic Lokomotiv plane crash. A memorial zone is being set-up in the respective arenas and the players will head out on the ice with special memorial attire. In addition, a special sector will be established in the stands featuring 44 scarves, one for each of the victims. All games held today will begin with a 1-minute long moment of silence.

 Dynamo Moscow didn’t get off to the start it wanted but looks to rectify that by handing cross-town rival Spartak its third straight defeat. In total, they’ve defeated them in six straight regular season contests. Severstal will look to wrap up its 3-game homestand by giving Sibir its third straight road defeat.

Elsewhere, Dinamo Minsk now has two wins to kick off the season (didn’t see that much last year), but so too does visiting Salavat, whose two victories both actually came on the ice. Also streaking is Avangard, which has won its first two games of the season, both at home. They’ll host an Amur team that has gone winless in two contests this season.

Wrapping things up will be “reigning champion” CSKA, which will host Barys, a team that the Muscovites surprisingly haven’t had much luck against in recent KHL outings.

19:00: Severstal (1-1-0) vs Sibir (0-2-0)

About the game

Severstal is entering this context fresh off a loss.

Sibir is entering today’s game on a 2-game losing streak.

Severstal is playing the 3^rd of three straight home games.

Sibir is playing the 3^rd of three straight road games.

Injury list

Severstal: Vladislav Kartayev

Sibir: Stepan Sannikov

19:00: Dynamo Moscow (0-1-0) vs Spartak Moscow (0-2-0)

About the game

Dynamo Moscow is entering today’s contest fresh off a defeat.

Spartak Moscow is coming into today’s game on a 2-game losing streak.

Dynamo Moscow is playing the 1^st of two straight home games.

Spartak Moscow is playing the 3^rd of three straight road games.

Dynamo has defeated Spartak in six straight regular season contests.

Injury list

Dynamo Moscow: Oscar Lindberg

Milestone alert

Defenseman Dmitri Vishnevsky and forward Anatoly Nikintsov are each hoping to suit up for their 550^th respective career KHL game (currently at 549)

Forward Martin Bakos is hoping to suit up for his 100^th career KHL point (currently at 99).

19:10: Dinamo Minsk (2-0-0) vs Salavat (2-0-0)

About the game

Dinamo Minsk is entering today’s game on a 2-game winning streak.

Salavat is also entering today’s contest on a 2-game winning streak.

Dinamo Minsk is playing the 3^rd of four straight home games.

Salavat is playing the 3^rd of four straight road games.

Dinamo Minsk last defeated Salavat at home on December 8^th, 2014, by a score of 4-0.

Injury list

Dinamo Minsk: Vyacheslav Gretsky

Salavat: Vladislav Kartayev

Milestone alert

Defenseman Dmitri Korobov is hoping to suit up for his 350^th career KHL game (currently at 349).

19:30: Avangard (2-0-0) vs Amur (0-2-0)

About the game

Avangard will head into today’s game on a 2-game winning streak.

Amur is entering the contest on a 2-game losing streak.

Avangard is playing the 3^rd of three straight home games.

Amur is playing the 3^rd of four straight road games.

19:30: CSKA (1-0-1) vs Barys (1-0-1)

About the game

CSKA is entering this contest fresh off a home win.

Barys is coming into this game fresh off a loss.

CSKA is playing the 3^rd of three straight home games.

Barys is playing the 3^rd of three straight road games.

CSKA has actually lost its last two home game matchups against Barys.

Injury list

CSKA: Ivan Telegin

Milestone alert

Forward Maxim Shalunov is hoping to score his 100^th career KHL goal (currently at 99).

Forward Nikita Mikhailis is hoping to collect his 100^th career KHL point (currently at 99).