Two games on tap today as a new hockey week starts!
The KHL matchday starts early in Vladivostok, with Admiral and Barys facing off again after yesterday’s encounter. In the previous game, Alex Grant became the first KHL defenseman to score four goals in a single game, leading the Kazakh team to a 5-1 away win and keeping their playoff hopes alive. However, the Sailors will be determined to bounce back and emotions are sure to be high at the Fetisov Arena.
The action shifts to Novosibirsk for another exciting matchup between the local team, Sibir, and Ak Bars. Sibir is currently on a three-game winning streak and has already proven their ability to defeat the Kazan squad. They are also near the top of their Conference, and a win would help them move even closer to the top spot.
The KHL playoffs are fast approaching, and tonight's lineup features just two exciting matchups. With most teams having already played more than two-thirds of the regular season, every game is crucial as they compete for a spot in the elimination round.
12:30: Admiral (25-18-5, 6th E) vs Barys (22-23-4, 8th E)
About the game
Admiral ends a five-game home series and lost its previous three matches.
Barys ends a four-game road trip and defeated Admiral yesterday (1:5).
Admiral has defeated Barys once this season (4:1), but lost twice (1:3, 1:5).
Injury list
Admiral: Michal Kristof, Yegor Rykov.
Barys: Nelson Nogier, Yegor Shalapov.
Milestone alert
Barys’ defenseman Yury Sergiyenko may line up for his 300th KHL game, while his teammate, defenseman Samat Daniyar, may reach 100.
15:30: Sibir (29-17-3, 3rd E) vs Ak Bars (24-16-7, 7th E)
About the game
Sibir, who has already defeated Ak Bars this season twice (4:2, 6:3), ends a five-game home series coming out of a three-match winning streak.
Ak Bars starts a two-game road trip also on a three-match winning streak.
Ak Bars’ forward Kirill Semyonov had an assist in each of his previous three games.
Ak Bars’ defenseman Vyacheslav Voynov is on a three-game scoring streak, with 4 (2+2) points over that span.
Injury list
Sibir: Vyacheslav Litovchenko.
Milestone alert
Sibir’s forward Valentin Pyanov may reach 100 KHL assists (currently at 99).
