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CSKA seeking to stretch its winning streak!
CSKA had two strong showings recently, with Torpedo getting to Moscow today in an exciting clash. SKA will have his first game of the season when they face Traktor. Six games are on tap on an action-packed KHL Thursday.
The Muscovites have been on fire recently, sending six goals to Admirals on Sunday and adding eight to Lada on Tuesday. Most notably, the line of Vitaly Abramov, Prokhor Poltapov, and Maxim Sorkin was in great shape, with Abramov potting four points in two straight nights. However, Torpedo isn’t going to surrender just yet—the Nizhny Novgorod side didn’t have its best start this season, but they will want to rebound back and a victory in Moscow would be a fantastic way to return back on track.
Another game is scheduled in Moscow, with a Capital Derby between Spartak and Dynamo. The Red-and-Whites have already won a Moscow Derby this season when they defeated CSKA, while Dynamo has only won once in three games. Moreover, it will be the first official game for Spartak’s Andrei Mironov against its former team. The d-man is currently on a three-game scoring streak. Another player in good shape is Mikhail Maltsev, who netted a hat-trick in Spartak’s 5:2 home win over Dinamo Minsk.
In St. Petersburg, SKA will have its home opener for the 2024-2025 season, after winning only one match of three in its first round trip this year. However, SKA can boast seven straight wins over tonight’s opponent, Traktor, with the latest victory for the Chelyabinsk side dated Nov. 18, 2020. Moreover, it will be Evgeny Kuznetsov’s first game against his native club.
Another contending team will be playing in the Moscow Region, with Yaroslavl visiting Kunlun Red Star. The Railwaymen are undefeated so far, with goalie Daniil Isayev posting two straight shutouts and making a statement following last year’s trophy for the league’s top goalie.
The other Western Conference features Severstal hosting Sibir. The Novosibirsk side are the lone league’s team who didn’t gain any point so far in the standings, with three regulation losses and fourteen goals allowed. Sibir will be trying to win its first game tonight, but Severstal had a strong start and has shown to be in excellent shape.
In the remaining contest of the night, Neftekhimik hosts Metallurg. The Gagarin Cup reigning champion will be seeking its revenge after being shut out by the Wolves on Sunday, with former Magnitka’s goalie Artyom Zagidulin posting its first shutout of the season. It will certainly be an interesting rematch.
19:00: Neftekhimik (2-1-0) vs Metallurg (1-2-0)
About the game
Neftekhimik starts a two-game home series fresh off a win over Metallurg on Sunday (0:2).
Metallurg starts a three-game road trip after its loss to Neftekhimik.
Neftekhimik’s goalie Artyom Zagidulin is on a 60:00 shutout streak.
Injury list
Neftekhimik: Kirill Urakov.
19:00: Severstal (2-1-0) vs Sibir (0-3-0)
About the game
Severstal starts a four-game home series fresh off a win over Kunlun Red Star on Sunday (4:2).
Sibir ends a four-game road trip on a three-match losing streak.
Severstal’s forward Kirill Pilipenko is on a three-game scoring streak, with 4 (2+2) points over that span.
Injury list
Sibir: Dmitry Ovchinnikov.
Milestone alert
Severstal’s forward Alexander Skorenov lines up for his 100th league game, while Sibir’s defenseman Evgeny Alanov may reach 200 appearances.
19:30: Spartak (2-0-1) vs Dynamo Moscow
About the game
Spartak enters the fourth game of a five-match home series following a win over Dinamo Minsk on Monday (5:2).
Dynamo Moscow ends a two-game road trip and lost to Lada on Tuesday (3:6).
Spartak’s defenseman Andrei Mironov is on a three-game scoring streak, with 3 (1+2) points over that span.
Injury list
Spartak: Yegor Zaitsev.
Milestone alert
Spartak’s defenseman Dmitry Vishnevsky and forward Ansel Galimov may reach 200 KHL points. Vishnevsky is currently at 199 points, while Galimov stands at 198.
19:30: Kunlun Red Star (2-1-0) vs Lokomotiv (3-0-0)
About the game
Kunlun Red Star ends a three-game home series and lost to Severstal on Sunday (2:4).
Lokomotiv starts a two-game road trip and won its previous three matches.
The Dragons’ most recent home win against Lokomotiv is dated Oct. 24, 2016 (a 3:1 victory in Shanghai).
Kunlun Red Star’s forward Nail Yakupov had at least a goal in each of his previous three matches, totaling four tallies.
Lokomotiv’s defenseman Martin Gernat is on a four-game scoring streak, with four assists.
Lokomotiv’s goalie Daniil Isayev is on a 122:58 shutout streak.
Injury list
Kunlun Red Star: Doyle Somerby.
Lokomotiv: Alexei Bereglazov.
Milestone alert
Lokomotiv’s goalie Daniil Isayev may record his 20th KHL shutout.
19:30: CSKA (2-1-0) vs Torpedo (1-1-1)
About the game
CSKA ends a three-game home series on a two-match winning streak.
Torpedo starts a four-game road trip fresh off a win over Avtomobilist on Monday (3:1).
CSKA’s forward Vitaly Abramov is on a three-game scoring streak, with 9 (5+4) points over that span.
His linemate Prokhor Poltapov is also on a three-game scoring streak, with 7 (2+5) points.
Completing the unit is Maxim Sorkin, who also had 7 (3+4) points in his three-game streak.
Injury list
CSKA: Christian Jaros, Colby Williams.
Torpedo: Anton Berlyov, Mikhail Orlov.
Milestone alert
Torpedo’s forward Dmitry Kagarlitsky may reach 500 league points (currently at 497).
Torpedo’s goalie Ivan Bocharov may record his 30th KHL shutout.
19:30: SKA (1-1-1) vs Traktor (1-1-1)
About the game
SKA starts a two-game home series following a loss to Lokomotiv on Monday (0:2).
Traktor enters its fourth game of a five-match road trip and lost to Salavat Yulaev on Sunday (1:2 SO).
Traktor’s forward Maxim Shabanov is on a three-game scoring streak, with 3 (1+2) points over that span.
Injury list
SKA: Vasily Glotov, Ivan Zinchenko.
Traktor: Alexei Lipanov.
Milestone alert
Traktor’s defenseman Artyom Blazhiyevsky and forward Alexander Sharov may score their 100th point in the KHL (currently both at 99).
Traktor’s forward Alexander Kadeikin may net his 100th league tally (currently at 99).
Traktor’s forward Andrei Svetlakov may score his 200th career point (currently at 198).
