Lokomotiv looking to tie up the scoring
Lokomotiv will try to bounce back after dropping Game 1 in dramatic fashion, conceding twice in just 13 seconds during a tough third period. The Yaroslavl team has now opened each of its three playoff series with a loss and needs a stronger offensive effort to avoid falling into a deeper hole. Traktor, on the other hand, is flying high behind Maxim Shabanov’s scoring streak and looks to build on its momentum in game two of an exciting Gagarin Cup final series.
19:00: Lokomotiv vs Traktor
Series stand
0-1 (1:2).
About the game
Maxim Shabanov had a goal and an assist to give Traktor victory in the opening game of the 2025 Gagarin Cup final series. For the third round in a row, Lokomotiv started with a loss, going down 1:2 after a terrible one-two punch by Traktor, who scored two goals in the third period separated by a mere thirteen seconds. It was a lively game, with Shabanov being probably the best player on the ice, not only because of his two points, but also being a dynamic threat for the whole game. A five-minute major penalty assessed to Logan Day in the closing stages allowed Lokomotiv to cut Traktor’s lead, but the impression at the moment was that the Railwaymen couldn’t get back – and so it happened, with the Black-and-Whites celebrating the first win in the series. Zach Fucale had an impressive 33 saves for the guests, with Daniil Isayev making 28 stops.
Traktor’s forward Maxim Shabanov is on a six-game scoring streak, with 8 (4+4) points over that span.
Traktor’s forward Semyon Der-Arguchintsev had an assist in each of his previous three matches.
Injury list
Lokomotiv: Stepan Nikulin
Milestone alert
Lokomotiv’s forward Alexander Radulov may score his 750th point in the KHL (currently at 749).
Lokomotiv’s forward Maxim Shalunov may reach 400 league points (currently at 398).
Lokomotiv’s forward Alexander Polunin may record his 100th assist in the KHL (currently at 99).
Lokomotiv’s goalie Daniil Isayev may line up for his 200th league appearance.
Traktor’s forward Vitaly Kravtsov may reach 200 KHL points (currently at 198).
Traktor’s forward Alexander Kadeikin may record his 200th KHL assist (currently at 199) in his 100th Gagarin Cup playoff’s game.
