Lokomotiv first went down in overtime, but it now faces a situation where a CSKA victory today may be too much to come back from. Home ice advantage will need to pay off today in Yaroslavl – or else!
Series stand
3-0 series lead for Ak Bars.
Game 1: A 4-1 victory for Ak Bars.
Game 2: A 2-1 OT victory for Ak Bars.
Game 3: A 2-1 victory for Ak Bars.
About the game
Dawes and Tikhonov are tied for the Ak Bars team lead in playoff points with 3-2-5 in seven games.
Injury list
Salavat: Mikhail Vorobyov, Shakir Mukhamadullin
Milestone alert
Forward Vladislav Kartayev is hoping to collect his 100th
career KHL point (currently at 99).
Forward Nigel Dawes is hoping to collect his 550th career KHL point (currently at 549).
Series stand
2-1 series lead for CSKA.
Game 1: A 2-0 victory for Lokomotiv.
Game 2: A 4-1 victory for CSKA.
Game 3: A 2-1 OT victory for CSKA.
About the game
Korostelev has points in three straight games, going 3-0-3 over that span.
Injury list
CSKA: Dmitri Samorukov
Milestone alert
Goaltender Eddie Pasquale is hoping to be in net for his 100th career KHL game (currently at 99).
Forward Alexander Popov is hoping to collect his 50th career KHL playoff assist (currently at 49).