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CSKA aims to extend winning streak against Lada in Togliatti, Lokomotiv hosts Vityaz
CSKA, riding a three-game win streak with two consecutive shutouts, faces Lada in Togliatti, where Ivan Prosvetov looks to extend his remarkable 144:39 shutout streak. Meanwhile, Dinamo Minsk wraps up their road trip against Avangard in Omsk, with the Bisons seeking to halt a 60:01 scoreless skid after mixed results earlier this week. In Yaroslavl, Lokomotiv hosts Vityaz, aiming to maintain their league-leading form, with Daniil Isayev protecting yet another shutout streak. Vityaz, fresh off a dominant win, remains three points shy of the Western playoff zone.
The Belarusians are wrapping up a three-game road trip that began on a high note with a 6:4 victory over Vityaz but followed with a starkly contrasting 0:3 loss to Kunlun Red Star, unable to break through the Dragons’ defense. As a result, the Bisons’ current scoreless streak stands at 60:01. Head coach Dmitry Kvartalnov will undoubtedly be concerned about the team’s precarious three-point cushion in the playoff zone, as any further setbacks could significantly harm their position. Meanwhile, Avangard is set to play the penultimate game of their five-match home series. Three days ago, the Hawks secured a 3:2 OT win against Neftekhimik, keeping their playoff hopes alive as they trail the playoff zone by just two points. Additionally, it’s anticipated that recently acquired forward Nail Yakupov, traded from Kunlun Red Star, will soon make his debut for the Omsk side in this new stint, as the forward has already lined up for the Hawks for three seasons between 2020-2022.
Then, in Togliatti, Lada hosts CSKA. In its first game following Oleg Bratash’s departure as head coach, Lada put up a solid fight against Metallurg but ultimately fell short in a 1:2 shootout loss, extending their losing streak to three games. Conversely, CSKA is riding high with three consecutive victories, the first of which came against Lada on November 10 (4:1). The Muscovites have since recorded back-to-back shutouts, defeating Lokomotiv (2:0) and Ak Bars (3:0). Goaltender Ivan Prosvetov has been instrumental, not allowing goals for two straight games and extending his shutout streak to an impressive 144 minutes and 39 seconds. Can he keep it going in Togliatti?
In the last game of the matchday, Lokomotiv faces Vityaz. The last three games involving the Railwaymen ended in shutouts. Igor Nikitin’s squad secured victories over Spartak (2:0) and Torpedo (1:0) while falling to CSKA (0:2). Goaltender Daniil Isayev is currently on a shutout streak of 81 minutes and 3 seconds. Up next, Lokomotiv faces the visiting Vityaz team. Earlier this season, Vityaz pulled off a surprise win over Lokomotiv at home on Oct. 14 (2:1). With 50 points, the Railwaymen confidently lead the overall league standings. Meanwhile, the visitors, who dominated Severstal in their last outing (7:1), are three points shy of the Western Conference playoff zone.
16:30: Avangard (10-13-2, 10th E) vs Dinamo Minsk (14-11-2, 8th W)
About the game
Avangard enters the fourth game of a five-match home series following a win over Neftekhimik on Saturday (3:2 OT).
Dinamo Minsk ends a three-game road trip following a loss to Kunlun Red Star on Sunday (0:3).
Avangard’s forward Matvei Zaseda is on a three-game scoring streak, with 3 (1+2) points over that span.
Injury list
Avangard: Mikhail Berdin, Sergei Boikov, Vladimir Tkachyov.
Milestone alert
Avangard’s defenseman Vadim Sharipzyanov and Dinamo Minsk’s forward Andrei Stas may reach 200 KHL points (both currently at 199).
18:00: Lada (10-11-4, 8th E) vs CSKA (13-5-7, 5th W)
About the game
Lada is in the middle of a three-game home series on a three-match losing streak.
CSKA, who defeated Lada earlier this season (4:1), is in the middle of a three-game road trip and won its previous three matches.
CSKA’s goalie Ivan Prosvetov is on a 144:39 shutout streak.
CSKA’s forward Ruslan Iskhakov is on a three-game scoring streak, with 3 (1+2) points over that span.
CSKA’s forward Denis Guryanov is also on a three-game scoring streak, with 4 (1+3) points.
Injury list
Lada: Rafael Bikmullin, Vladislav Chervonenko, Nikita Popugayev.
CSKA: Yegor Afanasyev.
Milestone alert
Lada’s goalie Vladislav Podyapolsky may record his 20th league shutout.
CSKA’s forward Konstantin Okulov lines up for his 600th KHL game. He may reach 400 career points (currently at 399).
19:00: Lokomotiv (24-3-2, 1st W) vs Vityaz (13-14-1, 9th W)
About the game
Lokomotiv starts a two-game home series following a win over Torpedo on Saturday (1:0).
Vityaz, who defeated Lokomotiv earlier this season (2:1), enters the second game of a four-match road trip after a win over Severstal on Sunday (7:1).
Lokomotiv’s goalie Daniil Isayev is on an 81:03 shutout streak.
Vityaz’s forward Dmitry Buchelnikov is on a three-game scoring streak, with 5 (1+4) points over that span.
Injury list
Lokomotiv: Pavel Kraskovsky.
Vityaz: Grigory Vashchenko.
Milestone alert
Vityaz’s goalie Dmitry Shikin may record his 10th KHL shutout.
