One game on tap as Lokomotiv hosts a struggling Sochi club!
Several scoring streaks are on the line, but more importantly, Lokomotiv is looking forward to adding to its impressive record this season and Sochi is more often than not ripe for a defeat.
19:00: Lokomotiv (23-9-4) vs Sochi (11-21-6)
About the game
Lokomotiv is entering today’s contest fresh off a victory.
Sochi is entering today’s contest having lost its last game.
Lokomotiv is playing the 2nd of two straight home games.
Sochi is playing the 3rd of three straight road games.
Lokomotiv has won the last six home games it’s played against Sochi.
Rafikov has points in four straight games, going 0-4-4 over that span.
Rudenkov has points in four straight games, going 2-4-6 over that span.
Injury list
Lokomotiv: Atte Okhtamaa
Sochi: Konstantin Klimontov
Milestone alert
Defenseman Denis Barantsev is hoping to suit up for his 400th career KHL game (currently at 399).
