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Salavat Yulaev hosts Spartak!
In a highly anticipated clash today, Salavat Yulaev faces Spartak in a matchup that promises intense action on the ice. Salavat Yulaev enters the game in stellar form, riding a wave of success with three consecutive victories. The team’s netminder, Alexander Samonov, adds to the anticipation after being crowned the best goalie of the month for November, showcasing his prowess between the pipes. Currently occupying the fifth spot in the Eastern Conference, Salavat Yulaev aims to continue its winning streak and climb up the standings.
On the other hand, Spartak, positioned second in the Western Conference, seeks redemption following a recent loss to Kunlun Red Star. Notably, Spartak dominated in their earlier meeting this season, triumphing over Salavat Yulaev with a convincing 6:2 scoreline.
Earlier, Sibir hosts Lada. Both teams were losing games recently, and both will thus seek a return to victory – Togliatti’s last win in Novosibirsk is dated Jan 15, 2009 (2:0). Lada has now slipped down to fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings and will want to return to victory to climb up a bit.
In the closing game of this Saturday, Kunlun Red Star welcomes Avtomobilist. The Motormen have already defeated the Dragons this year, but Kunlun Red Star may build some momentum after their recent nice win over Spartak and won’t be an easy client to deal with.
13:30: Sibir (17-15-6, 8th E) vs Lada (19-11-8, 4th E)
About the game
Sibir enters the sixth game of an eight-match road trip on a two-game losing streak.
Lada ends a five-game road trip and lost its previous four matches.
Injury list
Sibir: Trevor Murphy.
Lada: Pavel Koltygin, Scott Kosmachuk, Danila Moiseyev, Nikita Popugayev.
15:00: Salavat Yulaev (22-13-1, 5th E) vs Spartak (24-11-3, 2nd W)
About the game
Salavat Yulaev ends a four-game home series on a three-match winning streak.
Spartak, who has already defeated Salavat Yulaev this season (6:2), ends a six-game road trip following a loss to Kunlun Red Star on Thursday (3:5).
Salavat Yulaev’s forward Vladislav Yefremov is on a three-game scoring streak, with 4 (2+2) points over that span.
Salavat Yulaev’s forward Josh Leivo is on a three-game scoring streak, with 3 (1+2) points.
Injury list
Salavat Yulaev: Artyom Pimenov, Alexei Pustozyorov.
Spartak: Dmitry Vishnevsky, Ivan Morozov, Shane Prince.
17:30: Kunlun Red Star (13-21-5, 9th W) vs Avtomobilist (19-15-4, 7th E)
About the game
Kunlun Red Star enters the second game of a four-match home series and defeated Spartak on Thursday (5:3).
Avtomobilist, who has already defeated Kunlun Red Star this season (3:0), ends a two-game road trip and lost its previous couple of matches.
Kunlun Red Star’s defenseman Ryan Merkley is on a three-game scoring streak, with 3 (1+2) points over that span.
Avtomobilist’s forward Stephane Da Costa is also on a three-game scoring streak, with 5 (2+3) points.
Injury list
Kunlun Red Star: Corey Kane, Zach Yuen.
Avtomobilist: Semyon Kizimov.
Milestone alert
Kunlun Red Star’s forward Devin Brosseau lines up for his 100th KHL game.
