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KHL Game Day Preview | September 23, 2022

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Avangard seeking fourth straight win facing Torpedo!

After a rocky start, Avangard has finally started getting the ball rolling, with three straight wins of late. However, getting to four won’t be easy – Torpedo is also on the lookout of its fourth consecutive victory and Larionov won’t ask to his player to take it easier just because.

In the Eastern Conference, Neftekhimik welcomes Traktor. The Nizhnekamsk side had a terrible start, with eight straight losses, and is trying to shake things up with some roster moves. However, Traktor is also on a bad situation right now, with just three wins and a disappointing tenth place in the standings. Maybe tonight the Wolves will record their first win in the 2022-2023 campaign?

A showdown between HC Sochi and Spartak closes a light KHL matchday. Spartak is on an excellent shape and has just celebrated a shutout victory over Ak Bars – the Red-and-Whites are currently the second seed in the Western Conference.

19:00: Neftekhimik (0-7-1, 11th E) vs Traktor (3-6-0, 10th E)

About the game

Neftekhimik starts a three-game home series hoping to get its first win this season.

Traktor, who has already defeated the Wolves this season (4:0) is in the middle of a three-game road trip and lost its previous couple of matches.

Traktor’s forward Vladimir Tkachyov is on a three-game goalscoring streak, with four tallies over that span.

Milestone alert

Neftekhimik’s forward Andrei Chivilyov lines up for his 100th KHL game.

Traktor’s forward Sergei Kalinin may reach 100 KHL assists (currently at 99).

19:00: Torpedo (6-2-0, 3rd W) vs Avangard (3-5-1, 8th E)

About the game

Torpedo ends a three-game home series and won its previous three matches.

Avangard is at its tenth of a twelve-game road trip and is also on a three-match winning streak.

Avangard’s forward Sergei Tolchinsky is on a four-game scoring streak, with 7 (3+4) points over that span.

Avangard’s forward Reid Boucher is on a three-game scoring streak, with 5 (3+2) points.

19:30: HC Sochi (1-7-0, 11th W) vs Spartak (5-2-2, 2nd W) 

About the game

HC Sochi enters the second game of a four-match home series on a four-loss streak.

Spartak is in the middle of a three-game road trip and blanked Ak Bars on Wednesday (0:2).

Spartak’s goalie Alexei Krasikov is on a 70:25 shutout streak.

Milestone alert

HC Sochi’s forward Vasily Glotov lines up for his 100th KHL game.

Spartak’s forward Andrei Loktionov may get his 200th KHL point.

Spartak’s forward Alexander Khokhachyov may become Spartak’s all-time top scorer in the KHL (currently tied with Stefan Ruzicka at 177 points).

Source: en.khl.ru

KHL Game Day Preview | September 20, 2022

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Avtomobilist eyeing fifth straight win travelling to Kazakhstan!

The Motormen had a striking start of the season and they are currently on a four-game winning streak – they only lost twice this season, and they are looking to stretch their streak in a road game in Nur-Sultan. The Kazakhs had a rocky start of the 2022-2023 campaign, and while they improved lately, facing Avto will be a hard task for the Andrei Skabelka’s men.

Earlier, Sibir faces Neftekhimik. The Novosibirsk side slowed down a bit after a fast start, and they lost twice in a row, including against the aforementioned Barys. They will face a slumping Neftekhimik squad in a home game, and while on paper they should have no problems, in a single game anything can happen, including considering that the Wolves will have to win, sooner or later. 

The action then moves to the Western Conference. Kunlun Red Stars welcomes CSKA at home trying to build a winning streak after defeating HC Sochi on home soil on Friday. The Muscovites instead have an ongoing streak, and they will want to stretch it further. A showdown between Dinamo Minsk and Severstal closes a light KHL Tuesday.

15:30: Sibir (4-3-1, 5th E) vs Neftekhimik (0-6-1, 11th E)

About the game

Sibir starts a two-game home series and lost its previous couple of games.

Neftekhimik ends a three-game road trip and lost its first seven matches of the season.

Injury list

Sibir: Vadim Kudako.

Milestone alert

Sibir’s Denis Golubev may reach 100 KHL points (currently at 99).

16:30: Barys (3-4-1, 7th E) vs Avtomobilist (6-1-1, 1st E)

About the game

Barys enters the final of a five-game home series fresh off a win over Sibir on Sunday (2:0).

Avtomobilist starts a two-game road trip and won its previous four matches.

Barys’ goalie Nikita Boyarkin is on an 83:44 shutout streak.

Barys’ forward Linden Vey is on a four-game scoring streak, with 7 (4+3) points over that span.

Barys’ defenseman Jesse Graham had one assist over his latest three games.

Avtomobilist’s forward Brooks Macek is on a four-game scoring streak, with 9 (3+6) points over that span.

His teammate, forward Curtis Valk, is also on a four-game scoring streak, with 7 (1+6) points.

Injury list

Avtomobilist: Alexei Makeyev, Valery Sitnikov.

Milestone alert

Avtomobilist’s forward Sergei Shirokov may reach 450 KHL points (currently at 449) and 200 KHL goals (currently at 197).

His teammate, Pavel Kulikov, and Sibir’s forward Denis Golubev may score their 100th career point (both are currently at 99).

Avtomobilist’s goalie Igor Bobkov may reach 30 KHL shutouts.

19:00: Kunlun Red Star (2-4-1, 10th W) vs CSKA (5-2-0, 3rd W)

About the game

Kunlun Red Star is in the middle of a three-game home series and defeated HC Sochi on Friday (3:1).

CSKA starts a two-match road trip being on a three-game winning streak.

Kunlun Red Star’s forward Tyler Wong is on a three-game scoring streak, with four helpers over that span.

CSKA’s defensemen Nikita Nesterov and Fredrik Claesson are on an identical three-game scoring streak, with 4 (1+3) points.

Injury list

Kunlun Red Star: Cliff Pu. 

Milestone alert

CSKA’s forward Danil Yurtaikin lines up for his 100th KHL game.

19:10: Dinamo Minsk (4-2-1, 7th W) vs Severstal (4-2-1, 5th W)

About the game

Dinamo Minsk is in the middle of a three-game home series and lost its previous couple of matches.

Severstal, who has already defeated Dinamo Minsk this season (5:2) ends a two-game road trip and lost to SKA on Sunday (2:1 SO).

Dinamo Minsk’s forward Brendon Kozun is on a six-game scoring streak, with 7 (4+3) points over that span.

Severstal’s forward Yegor Morozov is on a four-game scoring streak, with 5 (1+4) points.

Injury list

Severstal: Alexander Suvorov.

Milestone alert

Dinamo Minsk’s forward Igor Martynov lines up for his 100th KHL game tonight.

Source: en.khl.ru