Former SKA forward Nikolai Prokhorkin is shining for Sibir, riding a three-game scoring streak and adding a layer to the intrigue of this matchup. SKA’s passionate and always numerous fans will be eager to witness their team break the losing streak and return to their winning ways.
One of the most talked-about additions to SKA, Alex Galchenyuk, has yet to make a significant impact, registering zero goals, two assists, and a minus-5 rating in six games. His performance will be closely scrutinized as SKA looks to turn the tide and reassert themselves as contenders. The stage is set for an exciting game with both teams hungry for a much-needed victory.
17:00 SKA (2-4-0) vs Sibir (2-3-1)
About the game
SKA enters the third game of a four-match home series on a four-game losing streak.
Sibir ends a two-game road trip and lost its previous three matches.
Sibirs’ forward Nikolai Prokhorkin is on a three-game scoring streak, with 3 (2+1) points over that span.
Injury list
SKA: Dmitry Nikolayev
Sibir: Trevor Murphy.
Milestone alert
Sibir’s forward Sergei Dubakin may line up for his 100th league appearance.