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Fifth Moscow Derby between Dynamo and CSKA, Metallurg faces Sibir!
Tonight’s game between Dynamo Moscow and CSKA is set to be an intense and closely fought contest, as both teams look to gain a critical advantage in the standings. With two victories each in their previous encounters this season, this fifth match-up will be a crucial tiebreaker between the two teams.
For Dynamo Moscow, tonight’s game is a must-win as they look to climb back into the top four in the west. After being blanked by Lokomotiv on Friday, Dynamo Moscow will be eager to bounce back and secure a crucial victory against their rivals.
However, CSKA will also be highly motivated for tonight’s game, with their sights set on surpassing Lokomotiv and securing the second spot in the conference. Having recently defeated Avangard in a thrilling 2-1 OT win, the team will be riding a wave of confidence heading into this key match-up.
But the temperature will be no lower in the East – home of the other match of the day, where Sibir hosts Metallurg. Novosibirsk has already booked a playoff spot, while Metallurg can get one tonight.
13:30: Sibir (36-19-6, 2nd E) vs Metallurg (32-18-11, 3rd E)
About the game
Sibir ends a three-game home series and lost to Traktor on Tuesday (4:5 OT).
Metallurg plays the lone road game of the trip and lost to Vityaz on Thursday (4:5 OT).
Sibir has defeated Metallurg twice this season (3:2 SO; 4:2), and lost once (2:4).
Metallurg’s defenseman Grigory Dronov is on a five-game scoring streak, with 7 (4+3) points over that span.
Disqualifications
Sibir’s defenseman Trevor Murphy serves a one-game ban.
17:00: Dynamo Moscow (35-17-9, 5th W) vs CSKA (38-15-4, 3rd W)
About the game
Dynamo Moscow plays the lone home game of the series and lost to Lokomotiv on Friday (0:3).
CSKA ends a three-game road trip and defeated Avangard on Thursday (2:1 OT).
The teams have equally traded wins this season so far ( 2:1, 2:1 SO – 1:3, 2:3 OT).
CSKA’s defenseman Nikita Nesterov is on a four-game scoring streak, with 4 (1+3) points over that span.
CSKA’s forward Maxim Mamin is on a five-game scoring streak, with 6 (3+3) points.
Injury list
Dynamo Moscow: Sergei Boikov, Alexei Potapov.
CSKA: Danil Yurtaikin
