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Salavat Yulaev seeking return to victory, Lokomotiv visits Kazan
The Ufa team isn’t in its best shape, yet has retained the third spot in the Eastern Conference standings also thanks to a point in Moscow in its losing effort against Dynamo (1:2 OT). However, scoring is the most concern right now for Salavat Yulaev, with only one goal netted in three games of late. However, the team will now end the regular season at home, and it may be a good chance to start scoring goals again as the playoff comes closer and closer. Today’s opponent will be Admiral. The Sailors had a disappointing 2023-2024 campaign, yet they lead in the season series between the two Eastern sides.
The other game of the matchday features Ak Bars and Lokomotiv. The two sides have already clashed this year, with the Railwaymen grabbing a 3:1 victory with Daniil But hitting the game-winner for Loko. Today, Lokomotiv is again on a winning streak, while Ak Bars has lost to Metallurg after three straight victories. It will most likely be an exciting game with a playoff atmosphere.
17:00: Salavat Yulaev (40-19-6, 3rd E) vs Admiral (21-33-11, 11th E)
About the game
Salavat Yulaev starts a three-game home series on a three-match losing streak.
Admiral starts a three-game road trip fresh off a win over Traktor on Sunday (6:1).
The season series between the two teams is 1-2 (1:2 SO, 4:5 ОТ, 2:1).
Admiral’s forward Alexander Gorshkov is on a six-game scoring streak, with 7 (1+6) points over that span.
Admiral’s forward Dmitry Buchelnikov is on a four-game scoring streak, with 5 (1+4) points.
Injury list
Salavat Yulaev: Nikolai Kulemin, Joshua Leivo, Alexei Pustozyorov.
Admiral: Evgeny Lisovets, Pavel Shen.
19:30: Ak Bars (39-24-2, 4th E) vs Lokomotiv (42-18-5, 3rd W)
About the game
Ak Bars starts a three-game home series following a loss to Metallurg on Monday (1:2).
Lokomotiv, who has already defeated Ak Bars this season (3:1), starts a three-game road trip on a two-match winning streak.
Lokomotiv’s goalie Daniil Isayev is on a 71:25 shutout streak.
Lokomotiv’s forward Denis Alexeyev is on a three-game scoring streak, with 3 (1+2) points over that span.
Injury list
Ak Bars: Dmitrij Jaskin.
Milestone alert:
Ak Bars’ forward Alexander Radulov may reach 700 KHL points (currently at 696), while forward Dmitry Kagarlitsky may reach 500 (currently at 497).
Ak Bars’ goalie Timur Bilyalov may celebrate his 150th league victory.
