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Day two of the Blinov Cup began in Omsk with Alexander Radulov leading Lokomotiv to victory over Sibir. Then, in the evening, Avangard beat Neftekhimik 6-3 to go top of the early standings.

The second summer tournament began in Omsk, and Avangard got the opening day win over Sibir on home ice. The Hawks needed a shoot-out in the their Siberian derby, though. Earlier on Wednesday, Severstal opened the tournament with a 2-0 victory over Lokomotiv and Spartak beat Torpedo in an entertaining warm-up game.

The first tournament of the summer goes to Metallurg after Andrei Razin’s team made it three wins from three at the Minsk Cup. In other action, Dynamo Moscow took a 3-2 verdict over Yunost Minsk and Sibir beat VHLers Dynamo Altai 4-0.

Saturday saw two warm-up games as KHL teams stepped up their preparations against VHL rivals. And it turned out that the gap was not so great: Sokol took Sibir to overtime, before Metallurg Novokuznetsk claimed a 3-2 win over Spartak.

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.

Markus Phillips joins SKA, Joey Keane returns to Spartak, Chase Priskie signs with Sibir, and Ty Smith heads to Dinamo Minsk. KHL.ru presents the best moves on the international market for the last week.

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 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.

A busy transfer window has seen several intriguing moves across the leagues’ landscape. Jeremy Roy brings his offensive upside to CSKA, while Jack Rodewald joins a contending Salavat Yulaev squad. KHL.ru presents the top international moves of the week.

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.

Mit Metallurg Magnitogorsk scheiterte der amtierende Gagarin Cup Champion bereits in der ersten Runde. Nur Lokomotiv war mit einem Sweep souverän.  

A hard-fought 2-1 victory for Salavat Yulaev sealed a 4-3 win in its KHL playoff series against Sibir. That completes the first round of this year’s post season. In the second round, with teams playing cross-conference pairs, Western top seed Lokomotiv faces Avangard (starting Friday) and second seed Dynamo will take on Ak Bars (starting Saturday). The top Eastern seed, Traktor, plays Dinamo Minsk (also starting Saturday) and Salavat Yulaev is up against Spartak.

The Eastern Conference feels the excitement of a seventh game again after yesterday’s decider between Avtomobilist and Ak Bars. Today’s game will wrap up the Gagarin Cup playoffs’ first round as the elimination stage shifts to the second round, where the teams will be able to challenge opponents from the other Conference as well, just like it was last year. However, Metallurg won’t be able to defend its title after losing to Avangard.

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.

Sunday’s Eastern Conference action brought one more series winner and set up another game seven. Traktor’s 2-0 victory at Admiral put Benoit Groulx’s team through to the second round of the 2025 KHL playoffs. Meanwhile, Sibir defeated Salavat Yulaev 5-2 to send the teams back to Ufa for a final showdown on Tuesday.

Game 6 drama takes center stage across the league, with three teams aiming to force a decisive showdown. Admiral, SKA, and Sibir all return home with their seasons on the line, hoping to channel the energy of the friendly walls and flip the script in their series. Traktor, Dynamo Moscow, and Salavat Yulaev, meanwhile, are just one win away from sealing their spot in the next round. With emotions running high and momentum swinging wildly, expect intensity, highlight-reel plays, and playoff tension at its finest. Will the chasers turn the tide?

Both Eastern Conference series were locked at 2-2 going into Friday’s games. Admiral must have thought it was destined to leave Chelyabinsk with a 3-2 advantage when it led 4-0 at the second intermission. But Traktor pulled off a spectacular fightback to tie the game in the third period and win in overtime. Salavat Yulaev also came from behind, albeit in less spectacular fashion. Sheldon Rempal’s hat-trick amply cancelled out Sibir’s early goal in Ufa, paving the way for a 5-2 victory.

Traktor and Admiral return to the Urals with the series finely poised after a dramatic game four. In Ufa, Salavat Yulaev looks to rediscover its scoring form against a resurgent Sibir. Dynamo Moscow stands on the brink of the second round but must overcome a determined SKA side desperate to stay alive. With every series tied or nearing a conclusion, the stakes couldn’t be higher as teams battle for control. Expect high-intensity action and key performances to shape the road ahead in the Gagarin Cup Playoffs.

Victories for Traktor and Sibir mean both of these Eastern Conference series are locked at 2-2. However, the two games were very different. Maxim Shabanov powered Traktor’s rally from 1-3, with five points in a 7-3 win. Sibir, meanwhile, edged past Salavat Yulaev with a 2-1 scoreline.

The KHL Gagarin Cup playoffs continue with pivotal matchups across both conferences. Admiral looks to extend its lead over top-seeded Traktor after a thrilling OT win, powered by Nikita Soshnikov’s hat-trick. Sibir aims to even the series against Salavat Yulaev after shutting them out at home. Torpedo faces elimination against Lokomotiv, needing a win to stay alive. Meanwhile, SKA seeks to build on its first series victory as Dynamo Moscow tries to regain control. Key milestones are also in sight, making today’s action a must-watch.

It’s all about goals. Scoring them, like Nikita Soshnikov, and stopping them, like Anton Krasotkin and Denis Kostin. Admiral’s Soshnikov potted a hat-trick, including the overtime winner, as the Sailors regained the lead in their series against Traktor. And Sibir’s goalies pooled their efforts to silence Salavat Yulaev’s offense: 15 goals in two games from Ufa, but none in the third as the Siberians grabbed a vital 2-0 victory.

The battle for the next round intensifies as all series shift venues for Game three. In the East, top-seeded Traktor looks to build on its OT win as the action moves to Vladivostok, while Salavat Yulaev aims to continue its dominance against Sibir. Over in the West, Lokomotiv’s defensive wall travels to Nizhny Novgorod to face a determined Torpedo, and SKA returns home looking to turn the tide against Dynamo Moscow. With all teams adjusting to new surroundings, the stakes are higher than ever as the Gagarin Cup playoffs heat up.

Salavat Yulaev made it 15 goals in two games, and Scott Wilson had 6 (3+3) points in today’s 8-2 win over Sibir. While that series is firmly in Ufa’s favor, the Traktor vs Admiral pairing is locked at 1-1. Traktor recovered from dropping the opening game but needed overtime to beat the eighth seed.

The Eastern Conference’s leader was surprised by Admiral in the first game and will be looking to tie things up in the second clash. Salavat Yulaev will be seeking a second triumph after thumping Sibir two days ago. In the West, the leading teams started strong, but while Lokomotiv looked like too much to handle for Torpedo, the series between Dynamo Moscow and SKA seems to be more open to different outcomes after the first contest.

Day two of the playoffs brought two contrasting games for the Eastern Conference contenders. Eighth-seed Admiral produced one of the biggest ever post-season shocks, winning 5-4 at table-topping Traktor. While that game was tight and tense, Salavat Yulaev’s win at home to Sibir was anything but: a rash of second-period penalties helped the host to a 7-0 verdict.

It’s the second day of the Gagarin Cup playoffs, with four series kicking off today. Traktor hosts Admiral and Salavat Yulaev faces Sibir in the East, while Lokomotiv clashes with Torpedo and Dynamo Moscow battles out with SKA in the Western Conference’s first round.

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.

Lokomotiv Yaroslavl gewinnt erstmals in der Klubgeschichte den KHL Grunddurchgang. Josh Leivo stellt einen neuen KHL Torrekord auf.

Josh Leivo scored his 49th goal of the 2024/2025 campaign, breaking Sergei Mozyakin’s record for markers in a regular season. He struck midway through the third period to set the record and help Salavat Yulaev to a 4-1 win at Barys. That result confirms Ufa in second place in the East. Metallurg finished third, going down in Yekaterinburg as Avtomobilist secured fourth place. Magnitka will start the playoffs at home to Avangard, 5-1 winners over Kunlun; Avto entertains Ak Bars, OT winners at Sibir. SKA won a shoot-out at Torpedo to climb to sixth in the West, while Traktor eased to a 2-0 victory at home to Amur.

In the final regular-season game for these teams, six matchups will shape the playoff picture. Kunlun Red Star hosts Avangard, where Nail Yakupov could play his 70th game of the season. Sibir faces Ak Bars in a key battle for Eastern Conference positioning, while Traktor takes on Amur in Yakov Rylov’s farewell game. Avtomobilist and Metallurg meet in a decisive Ural Derby, Barys hosts Salavat Yulaev as Joshua Leivo chases history, and Torpedo faces SKA in the West’s closing matchup of the day.

Free-scoring Josh Leivo made it 48 goals for the season, matching Sergei Mozyakin’s 2017 record for goals in a KHL regular season. His game winner at Sibir also lifted his team back into second place in the Eastern Conference, a point clear of Metallurg. Ak Bars thrashed Barys 8-0 to stay in the race for a top-four finish in the East, but Avangard will not have home ice advantage at the start of the playoffs: needing a regulation win at Vityaz to stay in contention, the Hawks went to overtime before edging a 3-2 verdict. Avtomobilist remains fourth thanks to a shoot-out win over SKA. That result, coupled with Severstal’s win at Torpedo, leaves SKA in danger of finishing seventh in the West – its worst regular season result in the KHL. Spartak defeated Sochi and Amur won a shoot-out at Lada in Thursday’s other games.

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Seven games fill today's KHL schedule, with crucial playoff implications in both conferences. In the East, Sibir and Salavat Yulaev put their winning streaks on the line, while Avtomobilist faces SKA in a high-stakes battle at the new UGMK Arena. Ak Bars looks to continue its dominance over Barys, and Lada clashes with Amur to close the action. In the West, Avangard fights for a top-four spot, Torpedo seeks to snap its losing streak, and Spartak looks to secure third place against Sochi.

The 2025 Continental Cup goes to Lokomotiv! The Railwaymen sealed top spot in the regular season standings thanks to victory at home to Admiral on Monday. Loko got there with two games to spare, moving six points clear of Traktor. In the Eastern Conference, Sibir claimed the last remaining playoff spot after defeating Barys 3-2. Monday’s other action saw Metallurg win a shoot-out at home to Vityaz.

Three games on the slate, and each one carries weight. Sibir has a golden chance to secure its playoff spot, needing just a point against Barys to eliminate Neftekhimik. In Magnitogorsk, Metallurg looks to strengthen its top-four bid but faces a Vityaz team that has already beaten them this season. Over in the West, Lokomotiv can clinch the Continental Cup with a point against Admiral, while the visitors must win to lock in a postseason berth. Expect a thrilling night of hockey as the stakes reach new heights.

Dynamo Moscoe tightened its grip on second place in the Western Conference after beating city rival CSKA 2-1 in Saturday’s big game. Sibir had an important victory in the Eastern Conference playoff race, opening a five-point lead over Neftekhimik after edging past Torpedo. Salavat Yulaev kept up the pressure on conference leader Traktor after defeating Dinamo Minsk in a shoot-out. Ak Bars missed the chance to move into the top four with a loss at home to Vityaz. The day’s biggest win went to Metallurg, 7-1 victors over Kunlun. And Saturday’s top scorer was Oleg Li, whose hat-trick sparked Amur’s 5-2 success at home to Barys.

A thrilling six-game slate takes center stage, headlined by a high-stakes Moscow derby between CSKA and Dynamo. The matchday kicks off in the Far East, where Amur hosts Barys, followed by a pivotal playoff race clash between Sibir and Torpedo. Metallurg continues its homestand against Kunlun Red Star, while Salavat Yulaev battles Dinamo Minsk. Ak Bars looks to close out its home stretch on a high note against Vityaz. The day culminates in the Russian capital, where CSKA aims to maintain its dominance over Dynamo in their final regular-season showdown.

A 2-1 victory over Torpedo saw Avtomobilist celebrate its first success at the new UGMK Arena in Yekaterinburg. The result snapped a four-game skid for the Motormen, and also means that Torpedo can finish no higher than eighth in the West – setting up a playoff meeting with Lokomotiv. That was confirmed as Severstal beat Dinamo Minsk in a high-scoring game in Severstal. There were goals in Vladivostok as well, with Barys coming from 1-4 to beat Admiral in a shoot-out. Sibir boosted its playoff prospects with a 4-2 win at home to Amur, and Nikita Gusev scored twice as Dynamo Moscow won 3-1 in Ufa.

It will be an exciting matchup between the second-placed teams in the Conferences – Salavat Yulaev and Dynamo Moscow. Earlier, in the Far East, Admiral faces Barys, then Sibir continues its playoff push hosting Amur. Avtomobilist will seek its first win at the new UGMK Arena against Torpedo, while Severstal faces off with Dinamo Minsk in the lone Western game of the day.

Avtomobilist plays its first game in its new home against CSKA, Lada welcomes Traktor, Lokomotiv hosts Severstal, Ak Bars faces Spartak, and Vityaz clashes with Sibir on a tense KHL Monday with games across both Conferences.