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Lokomotiv travels to Omsk trying to stretch its winning streak!
Tonight’s game in Omsk between Avangard and Lokomotiv promises to be a thrilling matchup. Both teams are in excellent form, making it a highly anticipated clash. Lokomotiv is riding high after a dominant 6:0 win over Barys in Kazakhstan, showcasing their prowess. Avangard, too, boasts a two-game winning streak and impressive performances from their key players, including Vladimir Tkachyov and Reid Boucher, who are on scoring streaks. Moreover, the Hawks’ latest two wins came at the expense of two powerhouses – Metallurg and Dynamo Moscow. Ilya Proskuryakov will start between the piping for Avangard as he isn’t allowing goals for more than a hundred minutes.
This game holds special significance for Tkachyov, who celebrates his 400th league appearance, marking a milestone in his career. Loko’s remarkable season has seen them rise to the top of the league with 29 points, and their exceptional defense, having allowed just 30 goals, sets them apart. The clash between these two strong teams promises intense action and will undoubtedly be a treat for hockey fans in Omsk, who are likely to pack the arena.
Most of the Eastern top teams will be playing today, with Metallurg traveling to Kazakhstan to face Barys. The Kazakhs aren’t having their best season, but they will be fighting hard to get points, and their last home game of the series may be a good way to get a win and please the home crowd. Metallurg has iced a very young lineup in its latest game – let’s see if head coach Andrei Razin will opt for a similar solution today in Astana.
In Ufa, Salavat Yulaev will host Dinamo Minsk tonight. The Ufa team is having a good season so far and won its previous three matches, with newcomer Alexander Sharov in excellent shape. Dinamo Minsk achieved its most recent win in the Bashkortostan capital on Sep 10, 2016.
In this Sunday’s last game, Avtomobilist hosts Vityaz. Despite an injury-plagued lineup, the Motormen have won their last three matches and are currently the third team in the East. Vityaz are still hoping for the first win under their new head coach Dmitry Ryabikin
12:00: Barys (5-8-5, 10th E) vs Metallurg (12-4-3, 1st E)
About the game
Barys ends a four-game home series following a defeat to Lokomotiv (0:6) on Friday.
Metallurg is in the middle of a five-game road trip and defeated Sibir also on Friday (4:2).
Injury list
Barys: Alex Grant.
Milestone alert
Barys’ forward Roman Starchenko may score his 400th career point (currently at 399).
Metallurg’s defenseman Yegor Yakovlev may score his 200th point at the KHL level (currently at 199).
Metallurg’s forward Denis Zernov may reach 100 KHL goals (currently at 99).
12:30: Avangard (9-5-2, 6th E) vs Lokomotiv (14-3-1, 1st W)
About the game
Avangard ends a four-game home series on a two-match winning streak.
Lokomotiv is in the middle of a five-game road trip and won its previous three matches.
Avangard’s goalie Ilya Proskuryakov is on a 115:26 shutout streak.
Avangard’s forward Vladimir Tkachyov is on a four-game scoring streak, with 8 (2+6) points over that span.
Avangard’s forward Reid Boucher is also on a four-game scoring streak, with 4 (3+1) points.
Lokomotiv’s goalie Ivan Bocharov is on an 86:54 shutout streak.
Injury list
Avangard: Ivan Telegin.
Lokomotiv: Yegor Averin, Andrei Sergeyev.
Milestone alert
Avangard’s forward Vladimir Tkachyov lines up for his 400th league appearance.
Lokomotiv’s forward Sergei Andronov may net his 100th KHL tally (currently at 99).
Lokomotiv’s goalie Ivan Bocharov may reach 30 KHL shutouts.
14:30: Salavat Yulaev (10-7-0, 5th E) vs Dinamo Minsk (8-6-2, 8th W)
About the game
Salavat Yulaev ends a three-game home series on a three-match winning streak.
Dinamo Minsk ends a three-game road trip following a loss to SKA on Friday (2:3).
Salavat Yulaev’s forward Alexander Sharov is on a three-game scoring streak, with 8 (1+7) points over that span.
Salavat Yulaev’s forward Artyom Pimenov is also on a three-game scoring streak, with 4 (2+2) points.
Salavat Yulaev’s forward Vladislav Yefremov is on a three-game scoring streak, with 5 (2+3) points.
Injury list
Salavat Yulaev: Danil Alalykin, Mikhail Naumenkov.
Dinamo Minsk: Nikita Pyshkaylo, Alexander Suvorov.
15:00: Avtomobilist (11-5-2, 3rd E) vs Vityaz (4-13-1, 12th E)
About the game
Avtomobilist enters the second game of a six-match home series following a win against Traktor on Friday (2:1).
Vityaz ends a three-game road trip on a three-match losing streak.
Avtomobilist’s goalie Vladimir Galkin is on a 107:18 shutout streak.
Avtomobilist’s forward Brooks Macek is on a six-game scoring streak, with 6 (5+1) points over that span.
Injury list: Denis Barantsev, Jessie Blacker, Maxim Denezhkin, Nick Ebert, Semyon Kizimov, Curtis Valk.
Vityaz: Vladimir Galuzin, Yegor Popov, Vladislav Tsitsyura.
Milestone alert
Avtomobilist’s goalie Evgeny Alikin may reach 20 KHL shutout, while Vityaz’s Dmitry Shikin may reach 10.
