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Day’s assists and Sutter’s goals. Week 4 top imports
Day boosts Barys’ blueline, Riley Sutter tops the scoring for the Shanghai Dragons, and Mario Grman returns. KHL.ru presents the best players from each week.
US
D, Barys, 3 G, 6 (0+6) points, +4
American blueliner Logan Day enjoyed an excellent week for Barys, recording six points in three games. He started with an assist in a 1–4 loss to Ak Bars, followed it with two assists in a crucial 5–4 OT win over Neftekhimik, and saved his best performance for the week’s finale, collecting a hat-trick of assists in a 4–3 SO victory over Spartak. Day finished with a plus-4 rating and 14 shots on goal while averaging 21:09 of ice time. His offensive production from the blue line was crucial as Barys picked up two important wins. For his efforts, he was awarded Best defenseman honors.
Canada
F, Shanghai Dragons, 3 G, 4 (4+0) points, +1
Canada’s Riley Sutter continued his excellent form for the Shanghai Dragons, scoring four goals in three games. He opened the week with a two-goal performance in a 4–1 win over HC Sochi, then added another goal in a 4–1 victory against Metallurg. Sutter finished the week with one more goal in a narrow 1–2 OT loss to Severstal. He also recorded 14 shots on goal and averaged 18:12 of ice time across the three games. His scoring touch has made him a key part of the Dragons’ recent run of strong results as the Chinese franchise eyes a postseason qualification for the second time in its history.
Norway
G, Traktor, 2 G, 2 W, 95.45%, 1.49 GAA
Norwegian goaltender Henrik Haukeland was again outstanding for Traktor, backstopping the team to two consecutive victories. He stopped 28 of 29 shots in a 2–1 OT win over Dynamo Moscow, then followed that up with 37 saves on 38 shots in a 4–2 victory against Spartak. Haukeland finished the week with 63 saves on 66 shots for a 95.45% save percentage and a 1.49 GAA, playing more than 120 minutes between the pipes. His performances provided Traktor with a major boost as the team continued its strong run in the Eastern Conference’s standings.
Slovakia
D, Admiral, 2 G, 1 (0+1) point, +2
Slovak defenseman Mario Grman returned to action for Admiral after an injury, helping the Vladivostok side extend its good run. Grman registered an assist in a thrilling 5-6 SO loss to SKA, while Admiral had previously defeated Severstal 4–3, once again after postgame shootouts. The two results continued a stretch in which Admiral avoided regulation defeats, keeping the team firmly in the playoff race. Grman averaged 19:43 of ice time across his two appearances, providing a welcome boost to the blue line as Admiral continues its push for a postseason place.
