Dynamo returns home looking to halt Traktor’s momentum

Traktor heads to Moscow with a 2-0 series lead after back-to-back narrow wins, powered by early scoring and strong goaltending from Zach Fucale. Dynamo, still searching for answers in net, will hope that home ice—and Jordan Weal’s continued scoring streak—can help shift the momentum. With drama and emotions in sight for both sides, game three is shaping up to be a pivotal clash in this semifinal series.

17:00: Dynamo Moscow vs Traktor

Series stand
0-2 (3:4, 2:3).

About the game
Semyon Der-Arguchintsev was on target again to give Traktor a narrow home victory over the Blue-and-Whites. Wednesday’s 3-2 success put Benoit Groulx’s team up by two games in the series, giving the Eastern Conference top seed a commanding advantage as the series moves to the Russian capital for the next couple of matches. This time, however, Traktor went ahead with the very first shot of the game, with Alexander Kadeikin netting his third game of the elimination stage and forcing Dynamo to catch for most of the match. Fucale had 29 saves for Traktor, and another strong performance, while Vladislav Podyapolsky had a second straight performance well below his standards – will Alexei Kudashov opt for Maxim Motorygin for the first home clash? Despite the loss, Jordan Weal kept his streak alive, and the Blue-and-Whites will be trying to cut Traktor’s lead short as they return home.
Dynamo Moscow’s forward Jordan Weal is on a four-game scoring streak, with 5 (3+2) points over that span.

Milestone alert
Dynamo Moscow’s forward Dmitry Rashevsky may line up for his 300^th league appearance.
Traktor’s forward Alexander Kadeikin may reach 200 KHL assists (currently at 199), while forward Maxim Shabanov may get to 100 (currently at 99).