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One Canadian set a new KHL scoring record, another is on a 12-game hot streak. Elsewhere, table-topping Metallurg had a rough week, four more teams confirmed their playoff spots and three KHLers impressed on Slovakia’s Olympic roster.

KHL.ru’s weekly column continues with Taylor Beck. The Canadian veteran forward just established a league’s record: in Sibir’s 10:1 win over HC Sochi, Beck accumulated seven points, with two goals and five assists, surpassing several players who had a six-point night earlier on.

Commentator for KHL TV channels and expert at KHL.ru, Anton Vasyatin, presents the top ten most prominent young players (U23) in the league based on their performance in the third month of the regular season.

All eyes were on Yekaterinburg as the Ural city hosted the 2026 All-Star Weekend. Before that, Week 23 of the KHL season saw a second team clinch its playoff spot while SKA halted a club record skid. Looking ahead, two more teams are poised to secure post-season, while KHL president Alexei Morozov updated on the possibility of the 3x3 Championship returning this summer.

KHL.ru’s weekly column returns with Michael McLeod. Avangard’s forward had a striking week, helping the Hawks winning three games and scoring consecutive game-winners in two straight games.

There’s a lot to look forward after another busy week in the KHL. Next month sees the return of the KHL World Games and another step towards returning the league to China. And next weekend brings the All-Star Game in Yekaterinburg, one of the highlights of the season.

Nardella helps Torpedo ranking up in the West, Nick Merkley is one of the few bright spots in the Shanghai Dragons’ difficult season. KHL.ru presents the best players from each country.

KHL.ru’s weekly column returns with Dinamo Minsk’s American forward Sam Anas. The 32-years-old has just beat Dinamo Minsk’s record for the most regular-season points in a single campaign, surpassing Charles Linglet’s long-standing mark of 58 points set in 2014–2015.

The KHL trade deadline passed at midnight Sunday – with plenty of action in the final week. Here’s your rundown of the biggest deals.

Daniel Sprong returns to the scoresheet with his new team, Sam Anas keeps on leading the league’s scoring. KHL.ru presents the best players from each country.

KHL.ru’s weekly column returns with Stephane Da Costa. The Frenchman is having another striking season in the KHL, and was just awarded Best Forward for the last week, scoring seven points in three games with a plus-8 rating, helping Avtomobilist celebrate three straight wins.

Hockey is all about getting pucks in net, and week 20 of the KHL was all about the players who do that. An all-time great reached a historic landmark, a prolific D-man achieved an unexpected ‘first’, imports hit rich veins of form and the league leader went goal crazy. One man stood up to the trend, setting a club record shut-out streak.

Gernat keeps on delivering for Lokomotiv, Priskie gets to the scoresheet and Leivo climbs up in the scoring race. KHL.ru presents the top players from each country.

KHL.ru’s weekly column returns with Vadim Shipachyov. After becoming the league’s all-time top scorer, the Dinamo Minsk forward became the first man to reach the 1,000-point milestone yesterday.

The start of 2026 has seen two huge trades involving top KHL talent. We’ve also welcomed a new recruit to the Snipers’ Club and seen the first player reach 1,100 games in the league. And there could be an even bigger achievement on the way next week …

In a light week, several imports had an impact on their team as the fight for postseason qualification continues. KHL.ru presents the best players from each country.

After the New Year break, two KHL teams announced high-profile imports were rejoining – while another placed a big-name forward on waivers. Elsewhere, we’re two away from seeing the first player to reach 1,000 points in the KHL, and it could happen at his hometown club on Thursday.

Commentator for KHL TV channels and expert at KHL.ru, Anton Vasyatin, presents the top ten most prominent players in the U23 category (born 2003-2008) in the league based on their performance in the third month of the regular season.

KHL.ru’s weekly column returns with Dmitry Kvartalnov. On Sunday, he became the first man to coach 1,000 games in the KHL on Sunday. His landmark was a successful one, with a 5:3 win over Dynamo Moscow putting the Bison on top of the Western Conference.

For the first time in history, a coach has reached 1,000 games in the KHL – and in the process, he lifted his team to the top of the Western Conference. Not a bad way to end 2025!

Alex Limoges and Dinamo Minsk keep on delivering, Stephane Da Costa never gets old. KHL.ru presents the best players from each country.

KHL.ru’s weekly column returns with Alex Limoges. The Dinamo Minsk’s forward had a striking performance on Sunday, dishing out four assists as the Belarusians celebrated a 7:2 home win over Lada.

After the international break, the KHL resumed with new managerial appointments, a Stanley Cup winner’s first goal of the season and a swap deal involving import defensemen. Plus, the coaching staff for February’s All-Star Game was confirmed.

The KHL paused for this week’s international action, which saw Russia rattle in the goals in Novosibirsk while Raphael Richer swapped Traktor for Avangard.

Sikura helps Dynamo Moscow climb up to fourth place in the West, Rendulic nets his second career hat-trick, and Liska returns to the scoresheet. KHL.ru presents the best players from each country.

Commentator for KHL TV channels and expert at KHL.ru, Anton Vasyatin, presents the top ten most prominent young players (U23) in the league based on their performance in the third month of the regular season.

The final week of KHL action before the international break brought scoring aplenty. We had two 12-goal games on Sunday and some memorable, high-scoring comebacks during week 14.

Traktor scored fifteen goals in two games with its imports taking center stage, while Adam Ruzicka helped Spartak fight for Western top four. KHL.ru presents the best players from each country.

KHL.ru’s weekly column returns with Vitaly Kravtsov. The forward recently returned to his native Traktor and did it in style, with twelve points in his first seven games with his old new jersey, scoring points in all games but one.

Another Russian netminder with significant NHL experience made his KHL debut last week – but most of the news revolved around goalscorers. From club record victories to early All-Star picks, the week 13 highlights are right here for you.

Adam Scheel keeps Barys competitive for a playoff spot in the West, Patrik Rybar does the same for the Shanghai Dragons, and Robin Press maintains his consistency. KHL.ru presents the best players from each country.

KHL.ru’s weekly column returns with Shanghai Dragons’ netminder Patrik Rybar. The goalie had a striking week with his team, being awarded with Best goalie honors for the fourth time in his KHL career. In the seven-day span, he posted two wins – with one shutout.

KHL Week 12 began with two sudden coaching departures. It ended with an unfancied team on top of the Western Conference. Along the way we saw the end of a club record skid and memorable landmark for the league’s scoring leader.

Joshua Brook helps Dinamo Minsk in its excellent season, while Bobby Nardella is having a great start of his career in the league. KHL.ru presents the best players from each country.

KHL.ru’s weekly column returns with Joshua Brook. The Dinamo Minsk blueliner has been in great shape of late, and was awarded Defenseman of the week honors.

Whether rejoining previous clubs or coming back from suspension, a handful of forwards quickly found something to celebrate in familiar surroundings. Elsewhere, the search is on for another head coach at Sibir, a long-serving defenseman joins an elite group and the All-Star Game gets a new format.

Commentator for KHL TV channels and expert at KHL.ru, Anton Vasyatin, presents the top ten most prominent young players (U23) in the league based on their performance in the second month of the regular season.

Murphy increases his production, Gross makes the difference for Traktor and Gernat keeps on his fantastic play this season. KHL.ru presents the best players from each country.

KHL.ru’s weekly column returns with Trevor Murphy. The SKA blueliner had a striking week, with two game-winning goals, and was awarded Best defenseman honors.