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Dynamo Moscow seeks return to victory!
The Blue-and-Whites had an excellent start of the season, but have been losing steam of late, with three consecutive losses, and they slipped down to fourth position in the Western Conference, with Lokomotiv – now leading the pack – and SKA surpassing them. Today’s opposition is Kunlun Red Star. The Dragons are also on a losing streak, with six consecutive losses as their playoff chances get thinner and thinner. However, they have also already defeated the Muscovites this season, showing that hopes are still alive.
In the second game of the matchday, Avangard hosts Lada. The KHL newcomer collected its latest win in Omsk back on Feb 20, 2009 (3:0) – history will also play a role today as both teams have lost their most recent game. Lada’s skid meant for them getting out of the top four in the East, with Avtomobilist taking on the fourth seed.
13:00: Dynamo Moscow (29-13-4, 4th W) vs Kunlun Red Star (15-26-6, 10th W)
About the game
Dynamo Moscow starts a three-game home series on a three-match losing streak.
Kunlun Red Star is in the middle of a seven-game road trip and lost its previous six matches.
The teams have already defeated each other this season (3:2, 2:3 OT).
Kunlun Red Star’s forward Brandon Yip is on a four-game scoring streak, with 4 (1+3) points over that span.
Injury list
Dynamo Moscow: Yegor Bryzgalov, Maxim Dzhioshvili.
Kunlun Red Star: Ryan Sproul, Zach Yuen.
14:00: Avangard (29-13-3, 2nd E) vs Lada (24-14-10, 5th E)
About the game
Avangard ends a two-game home series and lost to Salavat Yulaev on Wednesday (2:4).
Lada ends a two-game road trip on a two-match losing streak.
The teams have already defeated each other this season (2:1, 3:5).
Injury list
Lada: Scott Kosmachuk, Dmitry Moiseyev, Alexei Ozhgikhin, Nikita Popugayev.
