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Avtomobilist made it five wins in a row with an OT success against SKA, and sent the Petersburg club spinning to a fifth successive loss. In Wednesday’s other game, Dynamo Moscow won 4-1 against Salavat Yulaev, halting Ufa’s mini-revival after two games.

It’s a light KHL Wednesday with only two games on tap, with Avtomobilist facing SKA trying to stretch its winning streak and Dynamo Moscow entertaining SKA as the rivals face off for the first time this season.

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 month of the regular season.

Dinamo Minsk’s 4-1 win over Traktor marked Vadim Shipachyov’s 900th KHL game, and head coach Dmitry Kvartalnov’s 600th victory. The Belarusians stay third in the West, behind Lokomotiv after the defending champion beat SKA 4-2 and bounced back from its disappointment in Omsk. Avangard could not build on that win over the Railwaymen, falling 1-4 at home to Avtomobilist.

Three thrilling KHL games headline Monday, as Avangard hosts Avtomobilist in the East, while Lokomotiv takes on SKA and Dinamo Minsk faces Traktor in Western Conference battles.

Avangard enjoyed a 4-1 win over Lokomotiv, defeating Bob Hartley on his KHL return to Omsk. Friday’s other big game saw Metallurg win 3-1 at CSKA, with Andrei Razin’s team defeating Igor Nikitin’s for the second time this season. SKA suffered a loss at Spartak by the same scoreline, Ak Bars thumped Amur 5-1 and Severstal won an entertaining game at Torpedo 5-3. Admiral’s 5-4 success at Sochi ended a four-game skid.

The new matchday features six games, starting with a heavyweight clash between East leader Avangard and West-topping Lokomotiv. Ak Bars hosts Amur hoping to rebound in Kazan, while Spartak and SKA renew their heated rivalry. Torpedo welcomes Severstal with offense on display, Sochi meets Admiral on the Black Sea shore, and CSKA takes on in-form Metallurg to close out a high-stakes KHL evening.

Avangard’s 6-1 win over Admiral will be remembered for the rare sight of two goalies getting to a fight: Andrei Mishurov and Adam Huska produced a more competitive contest than the two teams. For a sporting battle, St. Petersburg was the place: SKA led Torpedo 2-0 but fell to Igor Larionov’s previous club for the third time this season. Salavat Yulaev broke its six-game losing streak with a 5-2 verdict over Sibir, Severstal won by the same scoreline at Dinamo Minsk, and there was success for Lokomotiv at Barys and Avtomobilist over Amur.

October starts with a blast as the KHL opens with six thrilling matchups across both conferences. Avangard begins a home stand hosting Admiral, while Salavat Yulaev faces off against Sibir in a battle between struggling sides. Avtomobilist meets Amur amid injuries, and Barys hosts Lokomotiv with playoff spots on the line. In the West, Dinamo Minsk aims to extend its winning streak against Severstal, and SKA looks to rebound versus Torpedo.

After three straight losses, Torpedo won 5-2 at SKA and briefly joined Lokomotiv at the top of the Western Conference. However, the Railwaymen remain clear – but only by a single point after a shoot-out loss in Minsk. Metallurg joins the defending champion on 16 points after fighting back from 1-3 to beat Sibir. Avtomobilist thumped Ak Bars 4-1, Barys blanked Admiral 3-0 and Dynamo Moscow suffered a 2-3 loss at home to Neftekhimik.

Six games highlight an action-packed KHL Monday, featuring Metallurg trying to bounce back at home against Sibir, Ak Bars seeking momentum in Yekaterinburg, and Barys hosting Admiral in Astana. In the West, SKA faces Torpedo, Dinamo Minsk challenges Lokomotiv in a top-table clash, and Dynamo Moscow takes on a surging Neftekhimik, with milestone performances and key winning streaks shaping the competitive slate.

The game of the day saw Metallurg power to a 3-0 lead at home to Ak Bars, only to fall to a 3-4 loss after Grigory Denisenko potted two late goals. Early season pace-setter Torpedo suffered a third straight reverse when it went down 1-2 at home to Neftekhimik. The visitor moves to within two points of Magnitka, while Avangard took a share of the Eastern Conference lead after heaping more misery on Salavat Yulaev with a 5-2 win in Ufa. SKA eased past Sochi 4-2 beside the Black Sea and Barys hit back to beat Sibir 6-4 on home ice.

An overtime verdict against Spartak saw Metallurg overtake Torpedo at the top of the overall KHL standings. Andrei Razin’s team celebrated a fifth successive win, but Avangard went one better with a sixth straight victory. The latest success came at SKA thanks to two goals in the last three minutes. Earlier in the day, CSKA edged a 5-4 thriller at Admiral.

The KHL matchday kicks off with Admiral taking on CSKA, with the Sailors seeking revenge after a SO defeat to Dynamo Moscow, while CSKA tries to end a three-game skid. Spartak visits a hot Magnitka before the classic SKA-Avangard rivalry closes the day, both teams finding regular-season rhythm after strong preseason clashes.

Avangard handed Ak Bars a 6-1 defeat in Kazan, with Andrew Poturalski contributing four points. The Hawks claimed a fifth straight win to jump to second in the Eastern Conference. Pavel Desyatkov’s first game as head coach at Lada also ended in defeat as SKA won 3-0 in Togliatti. Metallurg withstood a third-period fightback to edge CSKA 5-4 and go clear at the top of the East. Earlier, Traktor missed its chance to lead the way after going down 3-5 at home to Spartak. Avtomobilist suffered a surprise 1-4 loss at home to Neftekhimik, which draws level on points with today’s opponent.

The Sunday matchday features five thrilling KHL games across both conferences. It kicks off with Traktor aiming to extend their three-game winning streak against Spartak, followed by Metallurg hosting CSKA in a key clash. In Yekaterinburg, Avtomobilist faces Neftekhimik, while Lada welcomes SKA in the lone Western Conference game. The day closes with a classic Eastern showdown between Ak Bars and Avangard, promising high-intensity hockey action across the board.

Ak Bars claimed a 3-1 victory over old foe Salavat Yulaev, and condemned its opponent to the Eastern Conference basement. With neither of the traditional powerhouses in good form, this may prove a pivotal moment for the home team this season. Traktor made it back to Chelyabinsk after a six-game road trip and celebrated with a 3-2 win over Neftekhimik. In St. Petersburg, Dinamo Minsk jumped to a 2-0 lead over SKA but fell to Trevor Murphy’s OT winner. Elsewhere, Sibir edged a 1-0 verdict over Amur and Avtomobilist beat Spartak 5-4 after a shoot-out.

After yesterday’s packed schedule, Friday brings five matchups, beginning with Amur and Sibir squaring off for the second time this week, both seeking crucial points. Avtomobilist hosts Spartak after opposite recent runs, while Traktor welcomes Neftekhimik for a key three-game home stretch. The first Green Derby of the season highlights Ak Bars battling Salavat Yulaev, and Western action closes out the day as SKA faces Dinamo Minsk in St. Petersburg’s final home game before Minsk’s home opener.

The first full week of the season left just one team undefeated in the KHL, and it’s probably not a line-up many would have picked before puck drop. The week also saw the first head-to-head meeting of Gerard Gallant and Bob Hartley, back-to-back comeback wins in Tatarstan and the emergence of a rising star in St. Petersburg.

The Kontinental Hockey League’s commission has determined the best players of the 2025-2026 Regular Season’s first week in four categories.

Sunday’s program brought several tight games: defending champion Lokomotiv blew a 3-1 lead to lose in overtime at Neftekhimik, Torpedo tied its game at Spartak in the 58th minute and won in the extras, and Traktor needed OT at Sochi after letting slip 2-0 and 3-1 leads. CSKA took a one-goal verdict at Severstal, but SKA powered to a 6-1 win over Lada and Metallurg scored five on Ak Bars in the first period in Kazan.

A busy KHL Sunday brings six games across both conferences, with each matchup offering teams a vital chance to gain early-season momentum. In the East, Neftekhimik battles Lokomotiv, while Ak Bars and Metallurg face off in a rematch. The West features Severstal vs. CSKA, Spartak hosting the undefeated Torpedo, SKA welcoming Lada, and Traktor traveling to Sochi. With every team aiming to improve their record, home advantage and winning streaks are truly up for grabs across all six matchups.

Igor Larionov enjoyed his first win as SKA head coach, leading the Petersburg team to a 5-2 verdict over Traktor. Avangard also got off the mark for 2025/2026, coming from behind to beat Amur 2-1. Neftekhimik produced a much bigger fightback, recovering from 0-3 to beat Dinamo Minsk and give Igor Grishin his first win as Wolves head coach. Severstal’s Ruslan Abrosimov shot down Spartak and Dynamo Moscow got past Metallurg in a shoot-out.

The KHL matchday features five games across the Eastern and Western Conferences. In Omsk, Avangard hosts Amur after a tough-to-swallow home loss, while Dynamo Moscow visits Metallurg seeking their first win. Neftekhimik faces Dinamo Minsk, fresh off a shutout victory. In Moscow, Spartak takes on Severstal in a playoff rematch, and SKA hosts Traktor in a highly anticipated home opener likely before a sellout crowd.

Avangard’s first game of the season saw it lose out to Mikhail Berdin, the goalie it traded to Ak Bars in the summer. Berdin backstopped a 2-1 victory for the visitor. Shanghai Dragons had another exciting game but fell to Admiral in a shoot-out after a 3-3 tie. Igor Geraskin was the key player in that one with a goal and the decisive penalty shot. Igor Larionov’s return to Torpedo was also lively. His SKA team forced overtime but eventually fell to a three-point game for Yegor Vinogradov. Lada won its season opener against Avtomobilist, and Salavat Yulaev got its first victory of the campaign with an OT verdict at Metallurg.

Five action-packed KHL games headline today’s schedule, with the spotlight on the classic rivalry as Avangard hosts Ak Bars in the Eastern Conference. Metallurg looks to build on its home win against Salavat Yulaev, while Lada and Avtomobilist open their campaigns following ambitious summer moves. In the West, Torpedo faces SKA after both teams had dramatic openers, and Shanghai Dragons aim to ride the momentum from their home crowd against Admiral. Every matchup is set to deliver excitement.

After yesterday’s Opening Cup game, the KHL season is about to start for another eight teams, Metallurg faces Ak Bars, CSKA welcomes Dynamo Moscow, Torpedo entertains Salavat Yulaev, and the Shanghai Dragons face off with SKA.

The final pre-season action of the summer brought four warm-up games on Tuesday. Avangard on 5-3 in a behind-closed-doors game against SKA, Torpedo ended a five-game skid with a shoot-out success against Avtomobilist and Barys repeated yesterday’s victory over Sibir. Admiral wrapped up its schedule with a loss to Belarusian club Neman.

Today’s Mayor of Moscow Cup action decided which teams would progress to Sunday’s gold-medal game. In the end, CSKA defeated Shanghai Dragons to top its group, and will face Dinamo Minsk, victors over Dynamo Moscow. Saturday also had some exhibition action in Yekaterinburg, where Pavel Datsyuk staged a festive All-Star game. There were warm-up wins for Admiral and Ak Bars.

Friday saw the end of two tournament. In Chelyabinsk, the Governor’s Cup went to host team Traktor. In Magnitogorsk, too, there was success for the host – yet it was VHL farm club Magnitka that took the prize, rather than Metallurg. Shanghai Dragons made their much-anticipated debut following wholesale changes within the franchise: Gerard Gallant’s team claimed victory over Spartak, aided by two goals from Gage Quinney.

The latest summer trophy was awarded Wednesday with Avtomobilist edging a 1-0 victory over SKA to claim the Puchkov Cup in St. Petersburg. The day’s other action was at the Romazan Memorial in Magnitogorsk, while VHL team Magnitka is the unlikely leader. Metallurg’s farm club defeated the senior team in a shoot-out – albeit in a game with two experimental rosters. Earlier, Barys edged Salavat Yulaev in OT.

Monday saw two tournaments start, and two host teams defeated on opening day. The Chelyabinsk Governor’s Cup saw Amur beat Traktor 3-0, while Ak Bars won 3-2 in overtime against SKA at the Puchkov Tournament. Elsewhere, Sibir ended the Blinov Cup with a win, and CSKA defeated Dynamo in a Moscow derby.

Pre-season action is well underway, with big crowds turning out for the latest warm-up games. Severstal lifted the Blinov Cup in Omsk in front of more five-figure crowds. We’ve seen most teams in action, but Shanghai Dragons are yet to play – when they do, they’ll bring a radically reshaped roster after a week of busy transfer action.

KHL.ru continues its club-by-club preview of the 2025-2026 season with SKA. At first glance, it may seem that SKA is in for big changes, but that’s not quite the case.

Bob Hartley won his first game as Lokomotiv head coach, Igor Larionov started life at SKA with victory, and there were wins for Neftekhimik and Avtomobilist in Monday’s warm-up action.

The first pre-season tournament of 2025 went to Metallurg, triumphant at the Minsk Cup. Shanghai Dragons unveiled a World Championship-winning head coach and announced their first players for the coming campaign. SKA also made big signings, while Barys began its rebuild.

Nathan Todd signs with Spartak, Blandisi and Grimaldi boost SKA, while Barys and Dinamo Minsk add key imports. KHL.ru presents the best moves on the international market for the last few weeks.

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.

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.

Bob Hartley takes over at Lokomotiv, CSKA lands Spencer Martin and Rhett Gardner, while SKA strengthens the blue line with Murphy and Menell. KHL.ru presents the top international transfers of the last week.