Avangard faces Dynamo Moscow, Barys hosts Dinamo Minsk
Just two matchups headline today’s KHL action. Avangard and Dynamo Moscow bring recent momentum into their showdown, both eager for another win after hard-fought victories. In Kazakhstan, Barys aims to keep its perfect record intact as it hosts Dinamo Minsk, who looks to rebound from a frustrating away defeat. Each contest offers key early-season tests for teams with playoff ambitions.
In the first game of the match day, Avangard welcomes Dynamo Moscow with both teams having just achieved their first win this season. On Thursday, the Hawks downed Amur with a 2:1 score, while the Muscovites celebrated an extra time victory in Magnitogorsk (2:1 SO). The head-to-head promises drama and excitement, with both sides seeking a win and points for the standings.
Then, in Kazakhstan, Barys welcomes Dinamo Minsk. Despite a few injuries, the Kazakhs won both their first games of the season, over Traktor (4:3 OT) and Amur (4:3 SO), respectively – and in both cases allowing the first goal of the game. The Belarusians had a strong showing in Moscow when they defeated Spartak 3:0, but then suffered from a surprising defeat in Nizhnekamsk when they were up by three after the first period. The hosts will try to keep their perfect record in front of the home crowd, while the Belarusians will try to rebound back after a disappointing road loss.
14:00: Avangard (1-1-0) vs Dynamo Moscow (1-1-1)
About the game
Avangard is in the middle of a five-game home series and defeated Amur on Thursday (2:1).
Dynamo Moscow enters the second game of a five-match road trip and defeated Metallurg also on Thursday (2:1 SO).
Injury list
Dynamo Moscow: Artyom Mikheyev.
Milestone alert
Avangard’s goalie Nikita Serebryakov may record his 20th shutout in the KHL.
15:00: Barys (2-0-0) vs Dinamo Minsk (1-1-0)
About the game
Barys enters the third game of a four-match home series and won its previous couple of matches.
Dinamo Minsk is in the middle of a five-game road trip and lost to Neftekhimik on Thursday (3:4).
Injury list
Barys: Nikita Boyarkin, Tamirlan Gaitamirov, Ian McCoshen, Ivan Nikolishin, Roman Starchenko.
