The favorites each took Game 2 as they now hit the road!

Lokomotiv didn’t get shut out in Moscow but did suffer a vengeful loss at the hands of CSKA. Can they regain the momentum now that they’re on home ice?

Ak Bars hits the road with a strong 2-0 lead in the series, but it took a hard-fought 2-1 OT victory to gain that lead. Will Salavat have the confidence it needs at home to avoid having its back placed against a wall?

Don’t miss out on what are some pivotal Game 3 matches today.

14:30: Salavat vs Ak Bars

Series stand
2-0 series lead for Ak Bars.
Game 1: A 4-1 victory for Ak Bars.
Game 2: A 2-1 OT victory for Ak Bars.

About the game
Dawes has points in four straight games, going 3-2-5 over that span.

Injury list
Salavat: Mikhail Vorobyov, Shakir Mukhamadullin

Milestone alert
Forward Kirill Petrov is hoping to collect his 50^th career KHL playoff point (currently at 49).
Forward Vladislav Kartayev is hoping to collect his 100^th career KHL point (currently at 99).

17:00: Lokomotiv vs CSKA

Series stand
The series is tied 1-1.
Game 1: A 2-0 victory for Lokomotiv.
Game 2: A 4-1 victory for CSKA.

About the game
Korshkov has points in three straight games, going 2-3-5 over that span.
Pasquale has played 92:36 straight minutes without allowing a goal against.
Korostelev has points in three straight games, going 3-0-3 over that span.

Injury list
Lokomotiv: Alexander Daryin
CSKA: Dmitri Samorukov

Milestone alert
Forward Alexander Popov is hoping to collect his 50^th career KHL playoff assist (currently at 49).