Avangard trying to return things even in the East final!

After Ak Bars’ win in game three, the Hawks will be determined to level the series in game four.

Vadim Shipachyov netted the game winner in OT in the third game as Ak Bars gained the 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference’s finals, following a two-goal advantage for the Hawks. Avangard had a good start of the game, with Vladimir Tkachyov doubling the advantage with fewer than 15 minutes to go. However, a strong comeback by the guests – led by Nikita Yevseyev’s first playoff tally – translated into a victory for the Kazan side.

16:30: Avangard vs Ak Bars Series stand
Ak Bars is leading the series 2-1 (3:2 ОТ, 2:3, 3:2 ОТ). About the game

Avangard had another strong start, with Reid Boucher opening the score midway through the game as Ak Bars struggled with too many penalties whistled against. However, despite being down by two, the guests didn’t surrender, and when Nikita Yevseyev established a record for the youngest Ak Bars’ scorer in a postseason game, the momentum shifted in Kazan’s favor. Alex Radulov tied the game up on the man advantage, then Vadim Shipachyov showed his class as he netted the OT GWG to give Ak Bars the lead in the series.

Avangard’s forward Vladimir Tkachyov is on a six-game scoring streak, with 8 (1+7) points over that span.

Injury list

Avangard: Stanislav Galimov.

Milestone alert

Ak Bars’ defenseman Vyacheslav Voynov and Avangard’s forward Sergei Tolchinsky may reach 200 KHL points (both are currently at 198).

Avangard’s defenseman Anton Belov lines up for his 150^th playoff game.

Ak Bars’ forwards Vadim Shipachyov and Dmitry Kagarlitsky are in the run to reach an assist milestone, with Shipachyov getting close to 600 (currently at 597), and the latter seeking his 300^th (currently at 298).