Second semifinal starts today. Traktor hosts Dynamo Moscow

After last year’s sweep by Traktor in the second round, Dynamo Moscow is back and determined to settle the score. The Blue-and-Whites seek redemption as they head to Chelyabinsk for the opening game of the semifinals. In the regular season, the teams traded wins, setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling battle. All eyes are on whether Dynamo can reverse their fortunes against a confident Traktor side.

17:00: Traktor vs Dynamo Moscow

Series stand
0-0

Series history
2013. Gagarin Cup finals’ matchup. Dynamo Moscow defeated Traktor 4-2.
2024. Second round matchup. Traktor defeated Dynamo Moscow 4-0.

About the game
The trams traded wins in this year’s regular season, with Traktor achieving a 4:1 win in Moscow and Dynamo getting its revenge in Chelyabinsk in extra time (4:3 SO).
In the first round, both teams achieved victory in six games, with Traktor defeating Admiral and Dynamo Moscow getting the best of SKA. In the second round, the Chelyabinsk side defeated Dinamo Minsk (4-1), while the Blue-and-Whites defeated Ak Bars (4-2).
Dynamo Moscow’s forward Maxim Dzhioshvili enters the semifinals on a four-game scoring streak, with 5 (2+3) points over that span.
Dynamo Moscow’s defenseman Igor Ozhiganov had at least an assist in each of his previous three matches, totaling four helpers.