Traktor turns up the heat, Dynamo seeks payback in Game 2
The Chelyabinsk side stormed back in game one to snatch a dramatic 4:3 win, continuing its trend of comeback victories this postseason. Dynamo Moscow, despite Jordan Weal’s two-goal effort, couldn’t hold the lead and now looks to respond with urgency in a pivotal second clash of this high-stakes semifinal series.
17:00: Traktor vs Dynamo Moscow
Series stand
1-0 (4:3).
About the game
A third-period fightback saw Traktor wipe out Dynamo’s two-goal lead to claim the first game of this Gagarin Cup semifinal series. Despite allowing two goals from Jordan Weal, the home team recovered to lead 3:2 in the third. The Blue-and-Whites tied it up once again, but Vasily Glotov got the winner in the 54th minute in what was yet another comeback win for Traktor, who also counted on two points from Alexander Kadeikin and a strong showing by Zach Fucale in the closing stages.
Dynamo Moscow’s forward Jordan Weal is on a three-game scoring streak, with 4 (3+1) points over that span.
Milestone alert
Traktor’s forward Alexander Kadeikin may reach 200 assists in the KHL (currently at 199).
Dynamo Moscow’s forward Dmitry Rashevsky lines up for his 300th league appearance.
