Third showdown between Avtomobilist and Metallurg

The semifinals’ series is tied at one after two close games.

14:30: Avtomobilist vs Metallurg

Series stand
1-1 (1:2, 4:2)

About the game
The series moves to Yekaterinburg after Avtomobilist collected a win in the second game. The Motormen changed their approach to the match and forced Magnitka chasing most of the time, going ahead after a mere seven minutes with a tally by Frenchman Stephane Da Costa. Denis Zernov tied things up in the middle frame, but Avtomobilist came out strong with leader Anatoly Golyshev collecting four points in the night, with Da Costa getting the game-winner to complete his double. Evgeny Alikin stopped 22 shots for Avtomobilist.
Avtomobilist’s defenseman Denis Barantsev had an assist in each of his previous        three games.
Avtomobilist’s forward Danil Romantsev potted a goal in each of his previous couple of matches.
Avtomobilist’s defenseman Nick Ebert is also on a two-game scoring streak, with 2 (1+1) points over that span.

Injury list
Avtomobilist: Vladimir Kuznetsov.