KHL.ru provides an overview of the most captivating moments from the recent game day.
Lada Breaks Long-Standing Losing Streak Against Sochi
The Togliatti team, having previously lost twice to Sochi this season (4:5 SO, 0:4), secured a convincing 3:1 victory this time. The game-winning goal came from Nikita Mikhailov on a power play—marking Lada`s first goal with a man advantage this season. This win not only served as a comeback for earlier defeats but also ended an eight-game losing streak against Sochi. Lada`s last victory against this opponent was on September 26, 2017 (2:1 OT).
The match also featured a peculiar incident: Lada forward Danil Bashkirov received a penalty for playing with… two sticks! Such a sight is a rare occurrence on the ice.
Vladimir Tkachev Extends His Scoring Streak
Metallurg secured a confident 5:1 away victory over Torpedo. Forward Vladimir Tkachev contributed with two assists, extending his point streak to eight consecutive games. During this impressive run, Tkachev has accumulated 9 points (0 goals, 9 assists) and now leads the KHL in assists with thirteen helpers since the start of the season.
The end of the match was marked by a surge of emotions. In the final three minutes, referees issued eight minor penalties, five of which were for roughing. Coaches and players from both teams shared their thoughts on the intense game.
Dmitry Nikolaev Achieves 10th Career Shutout
Spartak avenged their earlier loss to the Shanghai Dragons with a decisive 3:0 victory. A key figure in this win was the Red-Whites` goaltender, Dmitry Nikolaev, who stopped all 20 shots to record his milestone 10th career shutout in the Kontinental Hockey League. Nikolaev made his KHL debut in the 2021/2022 season and has played 144 matches for SKA, Neftekhimik, and Spartak throughout his career.
Adil Beketayev Reaches 200 KHL Games
The match against Ak Bars marked a significant career milestone for Barys defenseman Adil Beketayev, as it was his 200th KHL game. The 27-year-old Beketayev first played for Barys in the KHL during the 2022 Gagarin Cup playoffs series against Metallurg. Over his career, he has accumulated 55 points (12 goals, 43 assists).
Neville Woodall