Table-topping Sibir visits Vladivostok tonight!
Tonight’s matchup between Sibir and Admiral promises to be an exciting one, as both teams are currently fighting for crucial points in the Eastern Conference standings. Sibir, who has been a surprise leader at the top of the conference, will be looking to secure their spot and continue their winning ways. Meanwhile, Admiral, who was as high as third in the standings a few months ago, is now fighting for a spot in the playoffs and will be looking to repeat their earlier season victory over Sibir.
One player to watch for Sibir is Taylor Beck, who is looking to beat Dmitry Kugryshev’s record for the most single-season points for his team. Another Sibir’s leading scorer Alexander Sharov is also on a six-game scoring streak, making him another player to keep an eye on.
Admiral will be looking to capitalize on their earlier season victory over Sibir and secure a much-needed win in their quest for a playoffs spot. With both teams needing points and players on both sides looking to make a big impact, it should be an intense and exciting game.
Then, in the Moscow Region, Dinamo Minsk will seek a win another time after a recent loss to Spartak while pulling the goalie in OT. Tonight, the Belarusians face Kunlun Red Star. Spartak itself has an exciting matchup today as the Red-and-Whites welcome Torpedo. A showdown between HC Sochi and Vityaz will close another exciting KHL matchday.
12:30: Admiral (27-21-6, 7th E) vs Sibir (33-18-4, 1st E)
About the game
Admiral, who has already defeated Sibir this season (4:2), enters the second game of a five-match home series on a four-game losing streak.
Sibir starts a four-game road trip after a 6:4 loss to Amur on Monday. Its forward Alexander Sharov is on a six-game scoring streak, with 9 (5+4) points over that span.
Injury list
Admiral: Michal Krystof, Yegor Rykov.
Sibir: Vyacheslav Litovchenko, Anton Nazarevich, Nikita Setdikov.
Milestone alert
Admiral’s forward Alexander Gorshkov may score his 200th KHL point (currently at 199).
19:00: Kunlun Red Star (19-31-5, 10th W) vs Dinamo Minsk (21-22-12, 9th W)
About the game
Kunlun Red Star enters the fourth game of a five-match home series after losing to Vityaz on Sunday (0:1).
Dinamo Minsk ends a three-game road trip coming off a two-match losing streak.
The teams have equally traded wins this season so far (6:2, 2:3).
Injury list
Kunlun Red Star: Paris O’Brien, Jack Rodewald.
Dinamo Minsk: Artyom Demkov, Denis Mosalyov, Pavel Varfolomeyev.
19:30: Spartak (25-23-7, 7th W) vs Torpedo (34-16-4, 4th W)
About the game
Spartak ends a six-game home series and won its previous couple of matches.
Torpedo starts a three-game road trip fresh off a win over CSKA on Monday (3:1).
Torpedo has defeated Spartak three times this season (2:1 OT, 3:1, 5:2), and lost once (3:4).
Spartak’s forward Alexander Khokhlachyov is on a six-game scoring streak, with 7 (2+5) points over that span.
Spartak’s forward Andrei Loktionov is on a four-game scoring streak, with 5 (3+2) points.
19:30: HC Sochi (6-38-9, 11th W) vs Vityaz (26-20-8, 6th W)
About the game
HC Sochi starts a two-game home series after losing three straight matches.
Vityaz, who has defeated HC Sochi three times this season (6:2, 3:2, 3:2), enters the third game of a four-match road trip after a loss to Lokomotiv on Tuesday (1:3).
Milestone alert
Vityaz’s forward Vladimir Galuzin may reach 250 KHL points (currently at 249).
