Ak Bars Extends Winning Streak to Six
Ak Bars secured their sixth consecutive victory by defeating Sibir 4:1 in Novosibirsk. This impressive run has propelled the Kazan team into the top three of the Eastern Conference.
For Ak Bars, Mitchell Miller and Kirill Semyonov continued their impressive point streaks. Miller has amassed eight points (2 goals, 6 assists) across the team`s six-game winning streak, while Semyonov is on a five-game streak, contributing six points (3 goals, 3 assists).
Sibir`s sole goal of the game was scored by 19-year-old forward Ilya Lyuzenkov, marking his debut goal in the Kontinental Hockey League.
High-Scoring Thriller in Magnitogorsk
Metallurg and Salavat Yulaev treated fans to an offensive spectacle in the Urals. Ufa initially held a 2:0 lead in the second period, but Magnitogorsk staged a strong comeback, turning the score to 5:2 in their favor by the middle of the third period. The audience witnessed several more goals in the closing minutes, culminating in a 6:4 victory for Metallurg. Key contributors for Metallurg included Valery Orekhov, Dmitry Silantyev, and Ruslan Iskhakov, who each recorded two points (all with 1 goal and 1 assist).
Barys Snaps Losing Streak Against Avangard
Barys ended their challenging six-game losing streak with a commanding 6:2 victory over Avangard on home ice. The most productive player of the match was Mason Morelli, who tallied three points (1 goal, 2 assists). Additionally, Riley Walsh extended his personal point streak to five consecutive games, accumulating eight points (3 goals, 5 assists) during this period.
The game was noteworthy not just for its high scoring but also for its emotional intensity, featuring a mid-game skirmish and a two-minute penalty assessed to Barys for the conduct of their coaching staff.
Dynamo Moscow Avenges Loss Against Shanghai Dragons
Dynamo Moscow clinched a 3:2 shootout victory against the Shanghai Dragons. Dynamo found themselves trailing twice and had to rally, including scoring their second equalizer with an empty net during a power play in the final two minutes of regulation. Jordan Weal was a pivotal player for Moscow, contributing two assists and successfully converting his attempt in the shootout.
The decisive shootout attempt came from Nikita Gusev, who etched his name in KHL history as the first player to successfully convert 40 shootout attempts.
For the Dragons, forward Gage Quinney continued his strong performance, extending his point streak to four consecutive games, during which he has recorded five points (2 goals, 3 assists).
Fonbet KHL All-Star Week 2026 Branding Unveiled in Ekaterinburg
The KHL has officially unveiled the logo and brand identity for the Fonbet KHL All-Star Week 2026, which is set to take place from February 6 to 8 at the UGMK Arena in Ekaterinburg. The All-Star Week logo is intricately designed, incorporating several symbols of the host city within its imagery, form, and color scheme.
The selected colors—malachite green, copper-orange, and black—are rich in symbolism, representing the abundant natural resources of the Ural Mountains region and its significant industrial heritage.