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Avangard trying to stretch winning streak!
In tonight’s highly anticipated game, the Hawks the arena aiming to extend their impressive seven-game winning streak. The team’s recent triumph over CSKA on Nov 9 in Moscow, particularly against such a formidable opponent, has bolstered their confidence. The formidable trio of Reid Boucher, Ryan Spooner, and Vladimir Tkachyov has emerged as the league’s best top line, boasting an outstanding eight-game scoring streak and a combined total of 21 goals. Avangard’s stellar performance has propelled them to the third position in a tight Eastern Conference. On the other hand, Admiral faces the challenge of breaking a three-game losing streak, currently languishing at the bottom of the eastern conference standings. The clash promises intense action as both teams strive for contrasting objectives in tonight’s game.
The second matchup of the night, between Neftekhimik and Amur, promises to be a pivotal clash as both teams vie for crucial points in the Eastern Conference standings. Neftekhimik, despite stumbling in their last three games, holds the advantage of a previous victory over the Tigers this season, securing a hard-fought 3:2 shootout win. With the teams separated by just one point in the standings, the outcome of this game holds significant playoff implications for both squads. Moreover, Amur faces the additional challenge of navigating the game with four key players sidelined due to injuries.
16:30: Avangard (19-8-3, 3rd E) vs Admiral (7-16-5, 12th E)
About the game
Avangard, who has already defeated the Sailors this season (4:3 OT), ends a three-game home series and won its previous seven matches.
Admiral starts a three-game road trip and lost three consecutive matches.
Avangard’s forward Vladimir Tkachyov is on an eight-game scoring streak, with 19 (4+15) points over that span.
Avangard’s forward Ryan Spooner is on an eight-game scoring streak, with 19 (7+12) points.
Avangard’s forward Reid Boucher is also on an eight-game scoring streak, with 17 (10+7) points.
Avangard’s defenseman Damir Sharipzyanov is on a three-game scoring streak, with 6 (1+5) points.
Injury list
Avangard: Maxim Belyayev, Sergei Boikov, Ilya Proskuryakov, Ivan Telegin.
Admiral: Andrei Chebykin, Kirill Maksimov.
Milestone alert
Avangard’s goalie Vasily Demchenko may record his 20th KHL shutout.
19:00: Neftekhimik (12-13-5, 10th E) vs Amur (12-12-6, 9th E)
About the game
Neftekhimik, who has already defeated Amur this season (3:2 SO), starts a three-game home series on a three-match losing streak.
Amur ends a two-game road trip and lost to CSKA on Wednesday (1:2).
Injury list
Neftekhimik: Emil Garipov.
Amur: Alex Broadhurst, Pyotr Khokhryakov, Cameron Lee, Anatoly Nikontsev.
Milestone alert
Neftekhimik’s defenseman Yegor Kashnikov lines up for his 100th KHL game, while Amur’s blueliner Alexander Bryntsev reaches 500 KHL appearances.
Amur’s forward Yegor Korshkov may record his 100th league assist.
