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CSKA faces Amur in today’s lone game!
In today’s match, CSKA faces Amur, with both teams hungry for valuable points. CSKA, the Gagarin Cup champion and currently positioned in a disappointing 5th place in the West, seeks to climb higher in the standings, while Amur, sitting at 9th in the East, is just one spot away from a coveted playoffs position. The Tigers come into the game with momentum, having won three of their last five matches, including a recent victory over Torpedo (4:3). On the other hand, CSKA aims to maintain their winning form after a three-game losing streak, securing a victory against Neftekhimik on Monday (2:1). Adding to the anticipation, CSKA’s leader, Mikhail Grigorenko, is in an active scoring streak, promising an exciting clash as both teams vie for crucial points in their respective playoff pursuits. However, the Tigers will present in Moscow with sharp claws and three players on a hot streak, including Jan Drozg. In their previous encounter this season, CSKA won only after SO.
19:30: CSKA (15-12-2, 5th W) vs Amur (12-11-6, 9th E)
About the game
CSKA, who has already defeated Amur this season (3:2 SO), ends a five-game home series and defeated Neftekhimik on Monday (2:1).
Amur starts a two-game road trip fresh off a win over Torpedo on Sunday (4:3).
CSKA’s forward Mikhail Grigorenko is on a five-game scoring streak, with 7 (3+4) points over that span.
Amur’s forward Dmitry Shevchenko had at least an assist in each of his previous three games, totaling four points.
Amur’s forward Kirill Slepets is also on a three-game scoring streak, with 5 (2+3) points.
Amur’s forward Jan Drozg is on a three-game scoring streak, with 3 (1+2) points.
Injury list
Amur: Alex Broadhurst, Pyotr Khokryakov, Cam Lee, Anatoly Nikontsev.
Milestone alert
Amur’s forward Yegor Korshkov may reach 100 KHL assists (currently at 99).
