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Dinamo Minsk takes on CSKA!
Today’s clash between Dinamo Minsk and CSKA promises to be a pivotal encounter, especially in the context of the Western Conference standings. With CSKA occupying the 6th spot and Dinamo Minsk closely trailing at 7th, the game holds significant implications for playoff contention. The Belarusians find themselves in fierce competition with Severstal for a coveted playoff spot, and the outcome will be crucial for their postseason aspirations. Adding to the intrigue, Dinamo Minsk’s seasoned defenseman Ilya Shinkevich reaches a remarkable milestone, celebrating his 500th KHL game. Both sides enter the game with momentum, having secured victories in their latest outings.
The KHL matchday will however start in the Far East. In Khabarovsk, Amur hosts Severstal, while Admiral welcomes Sochi. Both games will have a strong historic accent, with Severstal celebrating its last win in Khabarovsk on Jan 13, 2019 (3:2 SO), while Admiral had its last home victory over HC Sochi on Nov 27, 2018 (4:2).
12:00: Amur (13-14-6, 10th E) vs Severstal (14-14-5, 8th W)
About the game
Amur enters the third game of a six-match home series following a win over Admiral on Tuesday (2:1).
Severstal starts a three-game road trip on a two-match losing streak.
Severstal’s forward Kirill Pilipenko is on a five-game scoring streak, with 8 (5+3) points over that span.
Severstal’s defenseman Christian Jaros is on a three-game scoring streak, with 4 (1+3) ponts.
Injury list
Amur: Alex Broadhurst, Pyotr Khokryakov, Evgeny Kulik.
Severstal: Alexander ZHhabreyev.
Milestone alert
Amur’s forward Yegor Korshkov may reach 100 assists (currently at 99).
12:30: Admiral (8-17-6, 12th E) vs HC Sochi
About the game
Admiral starts a two-game home series following a loss to Amur on Tuesday (1:2).
HC Sochi is in the middle of a three-game road trip and lost its previous couple of matches.
HC Sochi’s forward Jeremy Bracco is on a three-game scoring streak, with 3 (1+2) points over that span.
Injury list
HC Sochi: Jesse Graham.
Milestone alert
Admiral’s forward Denis Golubev lines up for his 500th league appearance.
19:10: Dinamo Minsk (15-13-4, 7th W) vs CSKA (18-13-12, 6th W)
About the game
Dinamo Minsk starts a two-game home series fresh off a win over Avtomobilist on Wednesday (4:1).
CSKA ends a four-game road trip and defeated Severstal also on Wednesday (3:2).
Injury list
Dinamo Minsk: Oleg pozhigan, Ivan Sekerin, Alexander Suvorov.
Milestone alert
Dinamo Minsk’s defenseman Ilya Shinkevich lines up for his 500th KHL game.
CSKA’s forward Maxim Sorkin may record his 100th point in the KHL (currently at 99).
