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SKA snaps skid, McLeod on target again. February 3 round-up
A shoot-out win at Dinamo Minsk ended a seven-game losing streak for SKA. The result also saw Igor Larionov’s men move further away from Shanghai in the playoff race. The Dragons fell 3-5 at home to Avangard, with Mike McLeod getting his second double in two games for the visitor. Nikita Mikhailis also scored twice as Metallurg won at Lada, and Klim Kostin’s first goals of the season helped CSKA to victory over Sochi.
Western Conference showdowns set the stage for high-stakes KHL action
The KHL’s Western Conference heats up with four key matchups, starting in Togliatti as struggling Lada hosts league-leading Metallurg, followed by Dinamo Minsk against SKA, Shanghai Dragons visiting Avangard in St. Petersburg, and CSKA facing HC Sochi in Moscow - teams are now fighting for playoff positioning ahead of the All-Star break.
Spartak thumps Severstal, Sibir wins from 0-2 down. February 2 round-up
Severstal missed a chance to close the gap on Western Conference leader Lokomotiv, falling to a surprisingly comprehensive 1-5 loss to Spartak. In the East, Ak Bars edged back into second despite defeat at Sibir. The teams were tied after 60 minutes after the home team rallied from 0-2 and eventually won in a shoot-out. Admiral fell to an 11th loss in 12 games, Salavat Yulaev took a 2-1 verdict over Neftekhimik and Amur handed Barys a sixth straight loss.
Points on the line across the league as playoff races tighten up
The KHL schedule opens in the Far East with playoff implications front and center, as Amur looks to keep its postseason hopes alive against Barys, while Admiral and Torpedo seek rebounds in Vladivostok. The action continues with Sibir defending its top-eight spot against Ak Bars, Salavat Yulaev chasing Neftekhimik in a tight Eastern race, and Severstal hosting Spartak in a marquee Western Conference clash featuring milestones, streaks, and crucial standings battles.
Struggles continue for SKA, Dynamo. February 1 round-up
Sunday’s play was all about the Western Conference, where two big names are finding life tough. SKA, currently in eighth place, suffered a seventh straight loss. A shoot-out defeat at CSKA at least brought a first point since Jan. 14. Dynamo Moscow, now down to seventh, suffered a third successive reverse and has just three wins this year after falling 1-4 at home to Avangard. Leader Lokomotiv moved three points clear with a 3-0 win over Sochi.
February kicks off with three games
Three games highlight the first match day of February, with two matches in Moscow and one in Yaroslavl. In the Russian capital, CSKA hosts SKA and Dynamo Moscow faces Avangard in two high-octane games. In St. Petersburg, conference leader Lokomotiv faces HC Sochi as the Railwaymen eye a fifth straight win.
Magnitka wins top scorers’ duel.January 31 round-up
Saturday’s big game saw the KHL’s top scoring teams go head to head in Magnitogorsk. As expected, it was a high-scoring battle with Metallurg edging Dinamo Minsk 5-4. Ak Bars returned to second in the Eastern Conference thanks to a dominant derby win over Neftekhimik. Salavat Yulaev reeled off a fourth successive victory, beating Torpedo 3-1, while Traktor won by the same scoreline at Sibir. Avtomobilist eased past Admiral and Amur took a shoot-out verdict at home to Barys.
Six matchups on today’s schedule
Six games are on the schedule today, starting in the Far East with Amur facing Barys and Admiral hosting Avtomobilist. Action then shifts to Novosibirsk, where Sibir meets Traktor, and to Ufa for a cross-conference clash between Salavat Yulaev and Torpedo. League leaders Metallurg welcome Dinamo Minsk in Magnitogorsk, before the matchday wraps up in Kazan with the sixth Tatarstan derby of the season between Ak Bars and Neftekhimik.
Top two win, Spartak edges in front of Dynamo. January 30 round-up
Friday’s action was all about the Western Conference. Top two Lokomotiv and Severstal both won; Loko comfortably at home to Lada, Severstal after a fightback at Dynamo. The Muscovites loss saw Vyacheslav Kozlov’s team dropped to seventh in the standings after Spartak beat SKA 4-0. Shanghai Dragons avenged yesterday’s defeat to Sochi, beating the Leopards 5-2.
Western Conference takes center stage with four matches
It’s an all-Western day today, with four games on tap. Lokomotiv looks to tighten its grip on first place in a home game against Lada, while Spartak and SKA clash in a crucial seeding battle in Moscow. Dynamo hosts Severstal in a rivalry that has oddly tilted one way this season, and in Shanghai, the Dragons and HC Sochi meet again with playoff hopes and pride at stake across a packed Western slate.
Avangard goes second in the East. January 29 round-up
A single goal was enough for Avangard to beat Traktor and move to second place in the Eastern Conference. Another in-form team, Sibir, overpowered Dinamo Minsk 4-1 and tightened its grip on eighth place in the East. Amur snapped a nine-game skid with victory over Avtomobilist and Sochi moved off the foot of the Western Conference thanks to a 2-1 verdict at Shanghai Dragons.
Avangard seeks momentum against Traktor; four games on tap today
Four key KHL matchups are scheduled today, starting in Khabarovsk where Amur aims to break a nine-game losing streak against Avtomobilist. Sibir returns home to extend its three-game winning streak versus Dinamo Minsk, which celebrates its 1,100th KHL game. Avangard hosts Traktor in Omsk, while Shanghai Dragons return to St. Petersburg to face HC Sochi, keeping playoff hopes alive.
OT win puts Severstal second, Ufa on top in green derby. January 28 round-up
An overtime goal from Alexander Skorenov gave Severstal the verdict over Torpedo in a clash at the top of the Western Conference. The Lynx go second in the standings, one point behind Lokomotiv and three ahead of Torpedo. There was OT in Kazan as well, where Salavat Yulaev eventually took the Green Derby with a 4-3 win over Ak Bars. CSKA defeated Dynamo in the capital city clash, while Spartak overpowered Lada. Admiral snapped a nine-game skid, defeating Barys to give Oleg Bratash his first win as Sailors’ head coach.
Derbies and decisive battles light up Wednesday’s schedule
A full slate of action awaits as the KHL matchday opens in Astana with Barys hosting Admiral, followed by the season’s final Green Derby in Kazan between Ak Bars and Salavat Yulaev. The focus then shifts west, where Spartak welcomes Lada and Dynamo Moscow faces CSKA in a crucial capital derby with playoff implications. The night concludes in Nizhny Novgorod, where Torpedo and Severstal meet in a key battle.
Wins for leading duo. January 27 round-up
Eastern Conference leader Metallurg celebrated confirmation of its playoff spot by defeating Traktor 3-2 in the South Ural derby. Then Western Conference top dog Lokomotiv travelled to SKA, where Maxim Shalunov and Alexander Radulov overpowered the home team in a 3-1 win.
International reinforcements at the transfer deadline
Last week, several imports changed teams or found themselves a new home in the league as the transfer deadline occurred. KHL.ru presents the best international players who made headlines during the deadline by switching teams and are expected to make a significant impact in the second half of the season.
Metallurg faces Traktor; SKA hosts Lokomotiv
In a quiet KHL Tuesday, two matchups promise emotions and a high level of play. In the Eastern Conference, table-topping Metallurg hosts Traktor, who will be seeking for new forces after trade deadline moves. In the West, SKA clashes with Gagarin Cup champs Lokomotiv trying to turn the tide after four straight losses to climb up in the conference’s standings.
Sibir leaves it late, Metallurg clinches playoff spot. January 26 round-up
Three goals in the last minute saw Sibir snatch a 4-2 win at Torpedo. The home team lost its six-game winning streak in dramatic fashion. Avtomobilist’s win over Amur was good news for Eastern Conference leader Metallurg, which confirmed its playoff place with a 39-point lead over the Tigers. Mitch Love got his first win as a KHL head coach as Shanghai Dragons won 6-2 at Sochi. Avangard beat Admiral at home, Salavat Yulaev had an OT verdict in Minsk, while CSKA and Dynamo came out on top in Moscow against Severstal and Lada respectively.
Trade deadline shakeups define a packed matchday
Fresh off yesterday’s trade deadline, a busy KHL matchday starts in Omsk with Avangard hosting Admiral and continuing in Yekaterinburg, where Avtomobilist meets Amur. Torpedo welcomes Sibir after both sides made late roster moves, while Dinamo Minsk faces Salavat Yulaev in a clash of playoff contenders. HC Sochi hosts the Shanghai Dragons, Dynamo Moscow seeks revenge against Lada, and CSKA closes the night against Severstal.
Mitch feels little Love in Minsk. January 24 round-up
Shanghai Dragons’ new head coach Mitch Love had a baptism of fire in his first KHL game. His team was down 0-2 in 80 seconds at Dinamo Minsk and fell to a 1-6 loss. SKA also had a rough afternoon, falling 0-6 at Torpedo. Neftekhimik reeled off a seventh successive victory, while Admiral and Amur saw their long skids continue at Traktor and Metallurg respectively. Sibir continued its remarkable Kazan hoodoo and Salavat Yulaev edged a 2-1 verdict at Sochi.
Full slate of seven games as East and West collide on busy KHL matchday
A packed KHL schedule features seven games across both conferences, with teams chasing momentum and playoff positioning. Traktor and Admiral meet amid long skids, while league leaders Metallurg hosts Amur. Neftekhimik looks to extend its hot streak against Barys, Ak Bars welcome Sibir, and Salavat Yulaev visits Sochi in a West–East clash. The frenzy continues with Torpedo facing SKA and Dinamo Minsk hosting the Shanghai Dragons.
Winning runs end, Torpedo hits seven. January 22 round-up
The Eastern Conference action saw Metallurg and Avtomobilist lose their hot streaks with 1-2 losses on home ice. The Motormen fell in overtime to Avangard, while Magnitka stumbled against Sibir. Torpedo had the biggest win of the day, battering Shanghai 7-2. Spartak left it late to win at SKA; CSKA left it later to get the only goal of the game at home to Barys.
Five games in an action-packed matchday across both conferences!
The KHL match day opens in the Urals with two key Eastern Conference clashes, as Avtomobilist host Avangard and league-leading Metallurg welcome Sibir. The action then shifts west, where CSKA face Barys, Torpedo take on the Shanghai Dragons, and SKA close the night with a rivalry matchup against Spartak.
Drama at the top in the West. January 21 round-up
The big action today involved the race for the Western Conference summit. Second met third in Yaroslavl, and Lokomotiv edged past Dinamo Minsk thanks to a goal 24 seconds before the end. However, leader Severstal managed to retain its position, recovering from 2-4 to win in overtime at Sochi. In the East, Ak Bars completed a perfect tour of the Far East with another win at Admiral. Neftekhimik took a shoot-out verdict over Dynamo Moscow in Tuesday’s other action.
