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Will CSKA stop Sibir’s run?
Tonight’s game between Sibir and CSKA promises to be a thrilling clash. Sibir enters the contest on a red-hot streak, having won their last four games, including an impressive victory over league-leading Spartak. On the other side, CSKA, the reigning Gagarin Cup champion, currently sits on a still unexpected 5th spot in the Western Conference. With a rich history of success, they bring a wealth of experience to the ice.
Sibir’s offensive leaders, Taylor Beck and Vladimir Butuzov, are in excellent form, maintaining active scoring streaks that make them key players to watch. This game promises intense competition, with both teams vying for vital points in their respective conferences.
Another team in excellent shape is Dynamo Moscow. The Blue-and-Whites have won their last four matches, and had six wins in their last ten. Their recent streak propelled them up to second place in the West, and they will start a road trip with a visit to Ufa. Recently, Dmitry Rashevsky posted his first KHL hat-trick, and it will be interesting to see whether he can bring his scoring touch in Dynamo’s road trip.
Earlier today, Amur hosts Vityaz as the Tigers try to return to victory following three straight losses. Amur has already defeated the Moscow Region franchise and Khabarovsk will try to double its advantage in the series.
Three games are on tap on a light KHL Saturday.
10:00: Amur (8-8-6, 9th E) vs Vityaz (7-14-2, 11th W)
About the game
Amur, who has already defeated Vityaz this season (4:2) ends a three-game home series and lost its previous three matches.
Vityaz enters the third game of a four-match road trip and won against Admiral on Thursday (4:3 SO).
Amur’s defenseman Yakov Rylov had an assist in each of his previous five games.
Vityaz’s forward Scott Wilson is on a four-game scoring streak, with 7 (2+5) points over that span.
Injury list
Amur: Alex Broadhurst, Pyotr Khokhryakov.
Vityaz: Ilya Arkalov, Nikolai Timashov, Vladislav Tsitsyura.
Milestone alert
Vityaz’s goalie Dmitry Shikin may record his 10th KHL shutout.
13:30: Sibir (11-8-3, 8th E) vs CSKA (12-9-2, 5th W)
About the game
Sibir is in the middle of a three-game home series and won its previous four matches.
CSKA enters the fourth game of a five-match road trip following a win over Amur on Thursday (3:2 SO).
Sibir’s forward Taylor Beck is on a five-game scoring streak, with 8 (2+6) points over that span.
Sibir’s forward Vladimir Butuzov is also on a five-game scoring streak, with 6 (3+3) points.
Sibir’s defenseman Yegor Alanov is on a four-game scoring streak, with 4 (1+3) points.
Injury list
Sibir: Trevor Murphy.
CSKA: Andrei Svetlakov.
Disqualifications
Sibir’s forward Nikolai Prokhorkin serves the first game of a three-match ban.
Milestone alert
CSKA’s goalie Ivan Fedotov may get to 10 KHL shutouts.
14:30: Salavat Yulaev (13-8-1, 5th E) vs Dynamo Moscow (15-6-1, 2nd W)
About the game
Salavat Yulaev starts a seven-game home series following a loss to Avagard on Thursday (0:1).
Dynamo Moscow starts a five-game road trip on a four-match winning streak.
Dynamo Moscow’s forward Eric O’Dell is on a four-game scoring streak, with 6 (2+4) points over that span.
Dynamo Moscow’s forward Dmitry Rashevsky is on a three-game scoring streak, with 7 (5+2) points.
Dynamo Moscow’s forward Pavel Kudryavtsev is on a four-game scoring streak, with 4 (2+2) points.
Injury list
Salavat Yulaev: Daniil Alalykin, Josh Leivo.
Dynamo Moscow: Yegor Martynov.
Milestone alert
Dynamo Moscow’s forward Nikita Gusev may net his 200th KHL tally (currently at 199).
