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The KHL’s players will be returning to their clubs in a couple of weeks – and we already have news of 2025’s first pre-season tournament. Meanwhile, our teams continue to build their rosters. But it’s still holiday time for many, with some KHL stars showing off their gaming skills alongside some of Russia’s leading cyber-athletes.

Salavat Yulaev edged the first ever KHL 3x3 Championship title after a nail-biting gold-medal game against Ak Bars. There was more on-ice action on Sunday, when Russia’s NHL stars came home to play in the Game of the Year in Moscow. Meanwhile, off the ice, SKA had a busy week of trading players.

A former Gagarin Cup-winning head coach is back in the KHL, while the inaugural 3x3 championship reaches the final phase. Read on for more of last week’s main stories.

The on-going KHL 3x3 Championship is approaching the final stages. The six teams to go to the playoffs were confirmed at the weekend and the big showdown is coming up in Moscow next month. Elsewhere, Vityaz announced it is withdrawing from competition and a young goalie makes waves at the NHL draft.

The big news of the week was CSKA’s new head coach. Elsewhere, imports are on the move in Moscow and Traktor has an incoming goalie to replace Zach Fucale.

The KHL was shocked by news from Yaroslavl last week where last season’s champion parted ways with its head coach. But the same club also captured one of the most intriguing new imports of the summer to keep itself in the summer headlines.

The first full week of trading in the KHL brought plenty of intrigue as clubs begin shaping their personnel for the 2025/2026 campaign. From a big coaching change to the first new imports, here’s a look at the key moves so far.

The 2024/2025 is a wrap. Thursday saw the KHL’s Closing Ceremony in Moscow – and the league’s latest board meeting is already looking towards 2025/2026.

We have a new champion! Lokomotiv won its first Gagarin Cup last week, defeating Benoit Groulx’s Traktor 4-1 in the final. In the Junior Hockey League, SKA-1946 rallied from 0-3, but lost game seven to Spartak.

Martin Gernat lifted the cup with Lokomotiv, Zach Fucale stood tall in net for Traktor, and Steven Kampfer closed out a storied career. KHL.ru presents the best players from each country.

KHL.ru’s weekly column returns with Alexander Radulov, who led Lokomotiv to its first Gagarin Cup triumph and was named the playoff’s MVP with 16 points in 21 games.

It’s cup final time, and in KHL and Junior Hockey League alike, there’s plenty to get excited about. Loko is up 2-1 on Traktor in a Gagarin Cup final that promises to have many more twists and turns before someone lifts the cup. And among the juniors, we’ve seen record crowds in St. Petersburg as SKA-1946 takes on SKA.

23 teams started the campaign, just two are left. The Gagarin Cup final starts Tuesday in Yaroslavl. Read on for all you need to know about the biggest games of the 2024/2025 KHL season.

Zach Fucale’s heroics, Martin Gernat’s stability, and Logan Day’s grit power their teams into the Gagarin Cup Finals. KHL.ru presents the best players from each country.

After two rounds of very close series, the Gagarin Cup semi-finals have – so far – seen more dominant performances. Both could be settled in five games and it’s possible that the outcome will guarantee a new name on the big trophy.

Last week saw the conclusion of round two of the 2025 KHL playoffs. Now just four teams are left in the race for the Gagarin Cup. Meanwhile, after the season comes to an end, others are beginning to formalize their plans for 2025/2026.

Ruzicka and Miller crucial for their teams despite their loss, Rempal helps Salavat Yulaev moving to semifinals. KHL.ru presents the best players from each country.

The Gagarin Cup second round continues and Traktor is the first team to secure its place in the semi-finals. The other three ties are all heading for game six, with Dynamo Moscow, Spartak and Lokomotiv having a narrow advantage.

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 first round of the elimination stage.

Last week brought a thrilling conclusion to the first round of the playoffs – in front of record-breaking crowds – and an exciting start to round two.

Dinamo Minsk celebrates the first won series in its KHL history with a significant contribution by its international players, with Salavat Yulaev also relying on imports, especially Sheldon Rempal. KHL.ru presents the best players from each country.

Six of eight first-round playoff series are in the books. We’ve seen the defending champion deposed, a new recruit for the 250-goal club and just one series ending in a sweep. And there are a couple of game seven deciders to look out for ahead of round two.

KHL.ru continues its weekly column with Scott Wilson. The Salavat Yulaev’s forward has been on fire in the first-round series against Sibir, scoring six points in a single game and equaling Nikita Gusev’s record.

The first few days of playoff action lived up to their billing. We’ve had goals, upsets, and fantastic individual performances. Here’s a run-down of what we’ve seen so far:

Leivo is a new record man in the league, while defensemen made a statement in both Eastern and Western Conference. KHL.ru presents the best players from each country.

KHL.ru’s weekly column goes on with Joshua Leivo. The Salavat Yulaev forward set a new record with 49 goals in this year’s regular season, surpassing Sergei Mozyakin’s record set back in the 2016-2017 campaign.

The KHL regular season is done – complete with a new name at the top of the standings and a long-standing record broken. Plus, we’re all set for the 2025 Gagarin Cup playoffs, with some intriguing pairings to come this week.

Jaros returns to production with CSKA, Murphy keeps on getting assists. KHL.ru presents the best players from each country.

KHL.ru’s weekly column goes on with Maxim Shabanov. The Traktor forward has been instrumental in the Chelyabinsk’s side success this season, leading the team in scoring and helping the Black-and-Whites clinching the Eastern Conference’s win in the regular season.

We’re coming into the final week of the regular season – and there’s still plenty to be determined. Here’s a look at what you need to know for the final action before the playoffs.

Jordan Gross is key for Dinamo Minsk, while Lokomotiv gets help from its international skaters. KHL.ru presents the best players from each country.

KHL.ru’s weekly column continues with Vadim Moroz. The young Belarusian forward was awarded Best forward honors last week and is a key figure in Dinamo Minsk’s run of late. The Bison are currently on the top four of the Western Conference’s standings.

With two weeks of the regular season to play, there are just three teams left unsure of their playoff fate – all of them in the Eastern Conference. Will the full line-up be decided this week, or will it go to the wire? Elsewhere, we’re looking forward to inaugurating a new KHL arena and following the pursuit of a goal record.

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 2025 second month.

Metallurg’s Borna Rendulic nets the first goal for his new team, Leivo gets closer and closer to Mozyakin’s record, and Luke Johnson keeps on being clutch for Metallurg. KHL.ru presents the best players from each country.

KHL.ru’s weekly column goes on with Xavier Ouellet. The Dinamo Minsk defenseman is having a strong debut season in the KHL, helping Dinamo Minsk winning seven straight games and being awarded Defenseman of the Week in the process. Recently, the Bison renewed their ties with the blueliner for a further couple of seasons.

The playoff picture is getting clearer. Last week saw six teams qualify for post-season in the Western Conference, leaving just one place up for grabs. And in the East, two more secured their places, with three teams in contention for the two remaining spots. Elsewhere, Traktor’s forwards hit new heights, a new arena staged its first game and long, distinguished service was rewarded in Minsk.

Ouellet gets weekly award, Drozg helps the Dragons in their playoff push. KHL.ru presents the best players from each country.

KHL.ru continues its weekly column with Daniil Seroukh. The HC Sochi forward, in his second year in the league, has recently wrote a page in the book of records netting five goals in a single game when his team defeated Dynamo Moscow last Wednesday.

Last week, two KHL forwards achieved something done only once before in the KHL. Take a bow, Daniil Seroukh and Vadim Shipachyov.