CSKA travels to Kazakhstan trying to return to victory!
CSKA is traveling to Kazakhstan tonight to face Barys in a crucial match as they look to bounce back from a loss to Avtomobilist on Tuesday. After losing to the Motormen being on a nine-game losing streak, CSKA knows that they cannot underestimate their opponents. The team will be focused on securing a victory and maintaining their position as the second seed in the Western Conference.
Meanwhile, Barys is fighting hard to stay on top of the playoffs line as the eighth seed in the East. The team will be looking to secure a win to improve their chances of making it to the playoffs. Both teams are expected to put up a strong fight and the match is expected to be intense. However, the Kazakhs had their most recent home win over the Muscovites back in 2017.
In another exciting Eastern matchup, Metallurg welcomes Admiral. The Sailors have been impressive this season, but Magnitka will want to catch up Avtomobilist and come out on top from this clash. A showdown between HC Sochi and Torpedo closes a light KHL Thursday with just six teams hitting the ice.
16:30: Barys (22-24-4, 8th E) vs CSKA (31-12-5, 2nd W)
About the game
Barys starts a three-game home series coming off a loss to Admiral on Monday (0:3).
CSKA enters the final game of a three-match road trip and lost to Avtomobilist on Tuesday (2:4).
Barys lost its previous four home games to CSKA, with the most recent win dated back Nov 05, 2017.
Injury list
Barys: Nelson Nogier, Yegor Shalapov.
CSKA: Danil Yurtaikin.
Milestone alert
CSKA’s forward Mikhail Grigorenko lines up for his 300th KHL game.
17:00: Metallurg (28-14-6, 2nd E) vs Admiral (26-18-5, 6th E)
About the game
Metallurg enters the final game of a three-match home series and lost to Salavat Yulaev on Sunday (0:2).
Admiral starts a four-game road trip fresh off a win over Barys.
Metallurg has defeated Barys three times this season so far (2:0, 3:1, 3:2).
Admiral’s goalie Pavel Khomchenko is on a 105:09 shutout streak.
Admiral’s forward Alexander Gorshkov is on a three-game scoring streak, with 3 (1+2) points over that span.
Injury list
Admiral: Michal Kristof, Yegor Rykov.
Milestone alert
Metallurg’s forward Denis Zernov may reach 100 KHL assists (currently at 99).
Metallurg’s goalie Ed Pasquale may celebrate his 100th KHL victory.
Admiral’s forward Alexander Gorshkov may reach 200 points in the KHL (currently at 199).
19:30: HC Sochi (5-35-8, 11th W) vs Torpedo (31-14-4, 3rd W)
About the game
HC Sochi will be entering the third game of a four-match series on a record-breaking, twenty-game losing streak.
Torpedo ends a three-game road trip coming off a defeat to Severstal on Tuesday (4:5 SO).
Torpedo has already defeated HC Sochi three times this season (4:1, 5:3, 5:2).
Torpedo’s forward Dennis Yan is on a seven-game scoring streak, with 10 (2+8) points over that span.
Torpedo’s defenseman Mikhail Orlov is on a three-game scoring streak, with 3 (1+2) points.
Injury list
Torpedo: Kenny Agostino, Alexander Daryin, Kirill Urakov.
