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Three games on a Christmas KHL matchday!
In today’s KHL Christmas match, Dynamo Moscow is set to host SKA as the teams clash for the fourth time this season. SKA currently leads the series 2-1. Both teams boast star players in excellent form, with Dynamo Moscow’s Nikita Gusev riding an impressive 11-game scoring streak. On the SKA side, Marat Khairullin is showcasing his skills with a four-game streak and an impressive ten points during this span. Dynamo Moscow currently sits atop the Western Conference, having triumphed in their previous four matches; on the other hand, SKA occupies the 5th position and is looking to rebound after a recent loss to Torpedo, setting the stage for an exciting and closely contested game.
The Christmas matchday will however start in the Far East, with a showdown between Amur and Neftekhimik. The game will be key for the playoffs qualification – the Tigers have the upper hand with their ninth place in the standings, but Neftekhimik defeated them twice this season.
A showdown between CSKA and Salavat Yulaev closes a light KHL matchday for Christmas. Both CSKA and Salavat Yulaev will be eager to return to victory, but the Muscovites lost their previous three matches and are having a disappointing period. On its hand, Salavat Yulaev had points in its most recent eight matches.
12:00: Amur (17-17-8, 9th E) vs Neftekhimik (15-18-9, 10th E)
About the game
Amur starts a two-game home series following a loss to Metallurg on Friday (3:4 OT).
Neftekhimik, who has defeated Amur twice this season (3:2 SO, 4:0), starts a four-game road trip after a loss to Dynamo Moscow on Saturday (2:3 OT).
Injury list
Amur: Janis Kalnins, Pyotr Khokhryakov, Kirill Panyukov, Yakov Rylov.
Neftekhimik: Emil Garipov, Ilya Khokhlov, Nikita Petrishchev, Nail Yakupov.
19:30: Dynamo Moscow (29-10-4, 2nd W) vs SKA (27-14-1, 5th W)
About the game
Dynamo Moscow plays the lone home game of the series on a four-match winning streak.
SKA is in the middle of a three-game road trip and lost to Torpedo on Saturday (2:3).
The regular season series between the two teams is 1-2 (1:2, 3:1, 3:5).
Dynamo Moscow’s forward Nikita Gusev is on a ten-game scoring streak, with 17 (4+13) points over that span.
SKA’s goalie Pavel Moisevich is on a 180:25 shutout streak.
SKA’s forward Marat Khairullin is on a four-game scoring streak, with 10 (3+7) points.
SKA’s forward Vasily Glotov is on a three-game scoring streak, with 6 (2+4) points.
Injury list
Dynamo Moscow: Yegor Bryzgalov, Maxim Dzhioshvili.
SKA: Vadim Alistrov, Brendan Leipsic, Andrei Pedan.
19:30: CSKA (22-17-3, 6th W) vs Salavat Yulaev (25-13-3, 3rd E)
About the game
CSKA starts a seven-game home series on a three-match losing streak.
Salavat Yulaev starts a five-game road trip following a loss to Admiral (1:2 SO).
CSKA’s goalie Dmitry Gamzin is on a 69:44 shutout streak.
Salavat Yulaev’s forward Alexander Sharov is on a four-game scoring streak, with 7 (5+2) points.
Injury list
CSKA: Maxim Sorkin.
Salavat Yulaev: Alexei Pustozyorov.
Milestone alert
CSKA’s defenseman Vladislav Provolnev lines up for his 400th KHL game.
CSKA’s forward Mikhail Grigorenko may reach 300 league points (currently at 298).
