Metallurg looking to end first-round series!

The series between Magnitka and Amur returns to Khabarovsk after the Steelers celebrated a key win in game five. Only one game is on tap today, with an early start in the Far East.

12:00: Amur vs Metallurg

Series stand
2-3 (1:2, 3:2, 2:3, 5:2, 1:3)

About the game
Magnitka achieved an easy win in game five, building a three-goal advantage before the mid-game mark with goals by Igor Geraskin, Roman Kantserov, and Danila Yurov – it was this year’s postseason stage first goal for the latter. Jan Drozg netted one for the Tigers as the Slovenian forward is having an excellent series, but it may be not enough for Amur, who has however a good chance to force Metallurg to a seventh game. Ilya Nabokov posted 34 saves for Metallurg as the young goalie is having a fantastic performance in his debut in the elimination stage.
Metallurg’s defenseman Robin Press is on a five-game scoring streak, with 6 (2+4) points over that span.
Metallurg’s forward Roman Kantserov is on a three-game scoring streak, with 4 (2+2) points.
Metallurg’s forward Daniil Vovchenko had at least an assist in each of his previous three games, totaling four helpers.

Injury list
Amur: Evgeny Grachyov, Pyotr Khokhryakov, Sergei Lapin, Cameron Lee.