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Avangard faces Amur seeking third straight victory!
In today’s lone clash between Avangard and Amur, the stakes are high as the Hawks aims for a third consecutive victory. Having recently conquered Neftekhimik and Vityaz, Avangard is riding a wave of success. Conversely, Amur enters the game fresh off a Friday triumph over Dinamo Minsk, fueling their desire to replicate their earlier season 5:1 victory against Avangard. Currently seated as the Eastern Conference’s second seed, Avangard is driven by key players Vladimir Tkachyov, Reid Boucher, and Damir Sharipzyanov, all of whom are in peak scoring form. Positioned at 9th, Amur is eager to ascend to 8th place increase its chances to grab the final playoff spot. With both teams hungry for success, today’s game promises intense competition. Following this match, Avangard faces a quick turnaround as they host Barys tomorrow, adding an extra layer of challenge in the Eastern Conference.
16:30: Avangard (24-9-3, 2nd E) vs Amur (15-15-7, 9th E)
About the game
Avangard enters the third game of a seven-match home series on a two-game scoring streak.
Amur, who has already defeated Avangard this season (5:1), starts a five-game road trip fresh off a win over Dinamo Minsk on Friday (2:1).
Avangard’s forward Vladimir Tkachyov is on a fourteen-game scoring streak, with 27 (7+20) points over that span.
Avangard’s forward Reid Boucher is on a five-game scoring streak, with 10 (5+5) points.
Avangard’s defenseman Damir Sharipzyanov is also on a five-game scoring streak, with 5 (1+4) points.
Amur’s forward Yegor Korshkov is on a four-game scoring streak, with 5 (2+3) points.
Injury list
Amur: Alex Broadhurst, Pyotr Khokhryakov, Evgeny Kulik.
Milestone alert
Avangard’s defenseman Semyon Chistyakov lines up for his 200th KHL game.
