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Traktor, Lokomotiv celebrate 1,000th KHL game today!
In tonight’s game the atmosphere in Chelyabinsk will be a special one as Traktor celebrates its 1,000th game in the KHL. The stakes are high for Traktor, currently the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference, aiming to solidify their position in the standings. Dynamo Moscow, holding the second spot in the West and tied with Spartak, seeks to maintain their impressive form.
Traktor enters the game buoyed by a recent victory over Torpedo (2:1). On the other hand, Dynamo Moscow faces the challenge of rebounding from a loss to SKA (3:5). As the teams clash on the ice, fans eagerly anticipate a riveting contest, with Traktor’s milestone adding an extra layer of excitement to this crucial matchup in the KHL season.
The matchday will start however in the Far East. On a two-game losing streak, Amur faces Dinamo Minsk as both teams are looking for points. Then, Avangard faces Neftekhimik for the fourth time this season. The Wolves took one of these matches, but they have recorded their last road victory against Avangard back on Dec 29, 2017 – almost six years ago.
In the Western Conference, HC Sochi hosts Lokomotiv as the two teams face off for the second time this year, with the Black Sea franchise blanking the Railwaymen in the first encounter. But with their milestone set for tonight, the guests will be on the lookout for a win. A showdown between SKA and Vityaz closes an exciting KHL matchday. SKA can reach ten straight victories tonight.
12:00: Amur (14-15-7, 9th E) vs Dinamo Minsk (15-16-4, 8th W)
About the game
Amur ends a six-game home series on a two-match losing streak.
Dinamo Minsk enters the second game of a four-match road trip following three straight losses.
Amur’s forwards Yegor Korshkov, Stanislav Bocharov, and Vladislav Barulin are on a three-game scoring streak with four points, having contributed 2+2, 1+3, and 3+1, respectively.
Injury list
Amur: Alex Broadhurst, Pyotr Khokhryakov, Evgeny Kulik.
Dinamo Minsk: Vladislav Kodola, Alexander Suvorov.
16:30: Avangard (23-9-3, 2nd E) vs Neftekhimik (14-15-7, 10th E)
About the game
Avangard enters the second game of a seven-match home series and defeated Vityaz on Tuesday (4:1).
Neftekhimik starts a four-game road trip on a three-game losing streak.
Avangard defeated Neftekhimik twice this season (5:1, 4:1), and lost once (1:2 OT).
Avangard’s forward Vladimir Tkachyov is on a thirteen-game scoring streak, with 26 (7+19) points over that span.
Avangard’s forward Reid Boucher is on a four-game scoring streak, with 9 (4+5) points.
Avangard’s defenseman Damir Sharipzyanov is also on a four-game scoring streak, with 4 (1+3) points.
Neftekhimik’s forward Andrei Belozyorov is on a three-game scoring streak, with 5 (2+3) points.
Neftekhimik’s forward Alexander Dergachyov is on a three-game scoring streak, with 4 (3+1).
Neftekhimik’s forward Nikita Setdikov had an assist in each of his previous three games.
Injury list
Neftekhimik: Emil Garipov, Dmitry Sokolov.
Milestone alert
Neftekhimik’s forward Evgeny Mityakin celebrates his 200th KHL game.
17:00: Traktor (19-13-4, 6th E) vs Dynamo Moscow (24-9-3, 2nd W)
About the game
Traktor enters the second game of a five-match home series following a win over Torpedo on Monday (2:1).
Dynamo Moscow enters the third game of a six-match road trip and lost to SKA on Tuesday (3:5).
Traktor celebrates its 1,000th game in the KHL.
Dynamo Moscow’s forward Jordan Weal is on a six-game scoring streak, with 9 (2+7) points over that span.
Dynamo Moscow’s forward Nikita Gusev is on a four-game scoring streak, with 6 (1+5) points.
Injury list
Traktor: Viktor Antipin, Andrei Chibisov, Sergei Mylnikov.
Dynamo Moscow: Yegor Bryzgalov, Yegor Martynov.
19:30: HC Sochi (14-20-2, 10th W) vs Lokomotiv (22-10-3, 3rd W)
About the game
HC Sochi, who has already defeated Lokomotiv this season (5:0), starts a two-game home series fresh off a win over Amur on Saturday (5:2).
Lokomotiv enters the third game of a four-match road trip following a loss to Torpedo on Wednesday (2:3 SO).
HC Sochi’s forward Anton Sagadeyev is on a three-game scoring streak, with 4 (1+3) points over that span.
Injury list
Lokomotiv: Yegor Averin.
Milestone alert
Lokomotiv’s goalie Ivan Bocharov may reach 30 career shutouts.
19:30: SKA (22-13-0, 5th W) vs Vityaz (13-20-4, 10th W)
About the game
SKA, who has already defeated Vityaz this season (3:2 SO), ends a five-game home series on a nine-match winning streak.
Vityaz ends a three-game road trip and lost to Avangard on Wednesday (1:4).
SKA’s forward Alex Galchenyuk is on a three-game scoring streak, with 5 (2+3) points over that span.
SKA’s forward Mikhail Vorobyov is also on a three-game scoring streak, with 4 (2+2) points.
Vityaz’s forward Scott Wilson is on a five-game scoring streak, with 7 (5+2) points.
Injury list
SKA: Nikita Kamalov, Brendan Leipsic, Andrei Pedan.
Milestone alert
SKA’s forward Alexander Kadeikin lines up for his 600th league appearance.
Vityaz’s goalie Dmitry Shikin may reach 10 KHL shutouts.
