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Big moves across the KHL as Barys finds its goalie, Traktor lands last season’s MVP, Lokomotiv secures Gernat, and the Dragons unveil a new-look roster. KHL.ru presents the best international transfers for the last week.

August 1 marked the end of the summer for most KHL teams. But roster-building continues, with a veteran coach returning to the league and yet another Calder Cup winner arriving from the AHL. Meanwhile, Lokomotiv staged its title parade and the league announced a couple of tweaks to the rules for the coming season.

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.

KHL.ru continues its club-by-club review of the 2024/2025 season. Traktor reached its second Gagarin Cup final, showing some fantastic team spirit along the way.

Traktor finds a substitute for Fucale, while Admiral returns a Slovak goalie to the league. Neftekhimik inks a new deal with one of last year’s top scorers.

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.

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 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.

In the first week of signings, several international players found themselves a new home, while SKA announced Igor Larionov as its new head coach.

Nach dem Gagarin Cup Gewinn von Lokomotiv Yaroslavl stand die 17.KHL Schlusszeremonie an, in der die besten Spieler der Saison geehrt wurden. Die USA gewinnt nach 65 Jahren wieder WM Gold.

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 presents the finalists for the Best coach award – the trophy for the top head coach of the 2024-2025 Fonbet KHL season.

Lokomotiv Yaroslavl gewinnt Game 5 mit 2:1 in der Overtime und holt sich damit erstmals den KHL Gagarin Cup.

Former Traktor forward Maxim Shalunov potted the OT winner to give Lokomotiv its first ever Gagarin Cup. One year after the Railwaymen were swept in 2024, Igor Nikitin’s team got it right tonight, edging Traktor in game five as Shalunov settled the first overtime of this year’s final series.

Lokomotiv is on the brink of making history. After a dominant 3:1 win in Chelyabinsk, the Railwaymen lead the series 3-1 and are just one victory away from their first Gagarin Cup title. With three straight wins following an opening loss, the Yaroslavl side has momentum and home ice on its side for game five. Can Traktor force the series back to Chelyabinsk, or will Lokomotiv lift its first national championship since 2003 in front of its fans?

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.

Lokomotiv seized the advantage in the Gagarin Cup final with a clinical 5:2 win in Chelyabinsk, taking a 2-1 series lead. Artur Kayumov led the charge with two goals, while veteran Alexander Radulov extended his scoring streak to four games. Traktor, missing key players in game three, hopes to bounce back with Charles Robinson and Andrei Svetlakov likely to return for game four. As the series stays in Chelyabinsk, the pressure is now firmly on the home team.

After dropping the opening game for the third series in a row, Loko moved up 2-1 for the third series in a row after picking up a win in Chelyabinsk. Traktor’s first Gagarin Cup final home game since 2013 ended in disappointment as the visitor skated to a 5-2 victory.

With the 2025 Gagarin Cup final tied at 1-1, Traktor and Lokomotiv head to Chelyabinsk for a pivotal third game. Lokomotiv rebounded from an opening loss with a dominant 4-1 victory in Yaroslavl, neutralizing Traktor’s top scorer Maxim Shabanov and overwhelming Zach Fucale’s net with 46 shots. Alexander Radulov leads the charge on a hot streak, while key injuries and milestones loom. Both teams are now hunting momentum in a finely balanced showdown with the Cup on the line.

Lokomotiv hit back to tie the 2025 Gagarin Cup final with a big win in game two. It’s the third series in a row that the Railwaymen have responded after dropping the opener and it means we’re headed to Chelyabinsk with the teams tied at 1-1.

Lokomotiv will try to bounce back after dropping Game 1 in dramatic fashion, conceding twice in just 13 seconds during a tough third period. The Yaroslavl team has now opened each of its three playoff series with a loss and needs a stronger offensive effort to avoid falling into a deeper hole. Traktor, on the other hand, is flying high behind Maxim Shabanov’s scoring streak and looks to build on its momentum in game two of an exciting Gagarin Cup final series.

KHL.ru presents the finalists for the Golden Stick award – the trophy for the most valuable player of the 2024-2025 KHL regular season.

Game One of the Gagarin Cup final went to Traktor. Maxim Shabanov made the difference in Yaroslavl, moving to 20 points in this year’s playoffs with a game-winning display.

Lokomotiv enters the finals with confidence, having defeated Traktor twice during the regular season—5:3 in Chelyabinsk and 4:2 at home. The Yaroslavl side also swept Traktor in last year’s semifinals, setting the stage for a heated rematch. Both teams dropped just one game in their respective semifinal series, showing strong form at the right time. With neither team having ever lifted the Gagarin Cup, this season will crown a first-time champion—adding even more weight to every shift, save, and goal.

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.

Lokomotiv Yaroslavl und Traktor Chelyabinsk gewinnen die Halbfinalserien gegen die ehemaligen Gagarin Cup Sieger Salavat Yulaev und Dynamo Moskau jeweils mit 4:1.

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.

The Kontinental Hockey League’s commission has determined the best players of the Gagarin Cup semifinals in four categories.

Traktor is on its way to the 2025 Gagarin Cup final after a dramatic finish in Chelyabinsk this afternoon. Benoit Groulx’s team was looking to wrap up the series in game five but blew a 3-1 lead in the third period. However, with overtime looming, Maxim Shabanov grabbed a 59th-minute winner to send the home team through to face Lokomotiv.

Facing elimination, Dynamo Moscow avoided a sweep with a composed 3:1 victory over Traktor in game four of the Gagarin Cup semifinals. Missing key imports, the Blue-and-Whites relied on timely goals and solid defense to snap a playoff losing streak against the Chelyabinsk side. As the series shifts back to the Urals, Dynamo must deliver again to keep their hopes alive against a Traktor team still holding the upper hand.

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.

A 3-1 win on home ice means Dynamo Moscow escaped a sweep at the hands of Traktor in the 2025 KHL playoff semi-finals. Now the teams are poised to continue their battle in Chelyabinsk, with Benoit Groulx’s men looking to finish the job on Tuesday.

Down 0-3 in the series, Dynamo Moscow faces elimination as Traktor Chelyabinsk eyes a sweep and a long-awaited return to the Gagarin Cup finals. Game three saw the first OT of the semifinals, with Maxim Shabanov sealing the win and extending his scoring streak. With no penalties in regulation last time out, discipline may again prove crucial. Can Dynamo fight back on home ice, or will Traktor finish the job today in the capital?

For the first time in this year’s Gagarin Cup semi-finals, we went to overtime. Dynamo and Traktor tied 2-2 in Moscow before Maxim Shabanov gave the visitor the verdict.

Traktor heads to Moscow with a 2-0 series lead after back-to-back narrow wins, powered by early scoring and strong goaltending from Zach Fucale. Dynamo, still searching for answers in net, will hope that home ice—and Jordan Weal’s continued scoring streak—can help shift the momentum. With drama and emotions in sight for both sides, game three is shaping up to be a pivotal clash in this semifinal series.

A second home victory put Traktor 2-0 up in its 2025 Gagarin Cup semi-final series against Dynamo. Zach Fucale made two big saves in the final minute to preserve the home team’s one-goal lead and send the series to Moscow with the Chelyabinsk team on top.

The Chelyabinsk side stormed back in game one to snatch a dramatic 4:3 win, continuing its trend of comeback victories this postseason. Dynamo Moscow, despite Jordan Weal’s two-goal effort, couldn’t hold the lead and now looks to respond with urgency in a pivotal second clash of this high-stakes semifinal series.