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Far East Derby, part six!
In today’s highly anticipated rivalry match, Admiral and Amur face off once again in their sixth encounter this season, resuming play after the December hiatus. The series currently stands at 3-2, with each team securing victories in various matchups (2:0, 1:2, 3:2 SO, 3:4 SO, 1:0). The game holds significant importance for both teams in the standings, particularly for Amur, currently the ninth seed in the East and trailing by six points from the playoff cutoff. Admiral, positioned at the 11th spot in the East, faces a challenging task to climb back into playoff contention. The clash on the ice tonight not only adds another chapter to their ongoing rivalry but also intensifies the race for crucial points in the competitive league standings.
12:30: Admiral (12-18-8, 11th E) vs Amur (16-17-7, 9th E)
About the game
Admiral ends a four-game home series after its win over Amur right before the pause on Dec 7 (1:0).
Amur enters its fourth game of a five-match road trip and had its previous game against Admiral.
Admiral’s goalie Vasily Demchenko is on a 69:44 shutout streak.
Injury list
Admiral: Pavel Makhanovsky.
Amur: Viktor Baldayev, Janis Kalnins, Pyotr Khokhryakov, Evgeny Kulik.
Milestone alert
Admiral’s forward Dmitry Zavgorodny lines up for his 100th KHL game.
