Here`s an overview of the key events and results from the latest Kontinental Hockey League matches.
“Green Derby”
Ak Bars Kazan secured a confident victory in the second “Green Derby” of the season, defeating Salavat Yulaev 4-1 on the road for the first time since 2022. This win ended Ak Bars` long eight-game losing streak in Ufa. Goal scorers included Ilya Safonov, Dmitry Yashkin, Stepan Falkovsky, and Alexander Khmelevsky, whose goal was his debut for Ak Bars. Defenseman Mitchell Miller contributed with two assists.
Fight in Astana and Busaev`s 450th Match
The match between Barys and Sibir in Astana began with a spectacular fight between Mason Morelli and Alexander Lukin immediately after the opening face-off, setting the tone for an intense confrontation. Although Barys initially led 2-0, Sibir managed to equalize and take the lead, ultimately ending regulation time in a 3-3 tie. Sibir won in the shootout, breaking a five-game road losing streak against Barys. Notably, Sibir maintained a perfect record in shootouts this season, winning all six. This game also marked the 450th of Vyacheslav Busaev`s coaching career in the KHL, making him the 14th coach to reach this milestone.
Shootout in Chelyabinsk
Hockey fans in Chelyabinsk witnessed an incredible spectacle: Traktor and Avangard delivered a true goal-scoring extravaganza, combining for 13 goals. Avangard ultimately secured a convincing 8-5 victory. Forward Andrew Poturalski was the star of the match, accumulating four points (2 goals and 2 assists). After this game, Poturalski and Joshua Leivo (who contributed 1 goal and 1 assist) now share the top spot in the 2025/2026 season`s scoring race.
Shanghai Dragons Beat Moscow Dynamo
Historically, Moscow Dynamo has been an extremely challenging opponent for the Chinese KHL club. However, the Shanghai Dragons managed to reverse this trend, achieving their first-ever home victory against Dynamo with a 3-2 score. Borna Rendulić scored the decisive goal, Gage Quinney earned two points, and Kevin Lalande recorded a fantastic assist in his very first shift in the KHL. This significant win allowed Gerard Gallant`s team to take the lead in the Western Conference.
Productive Streaks
Several players extended their productive streaks. Barys defenseman Riley Walsh recorded points for the fourth consecutive game (2 goals, 4 assists), and his teammate Semyon Simonov also has a four-game streak (2 goals, 2 assists). For Ak Bars, Mitchell Miller extended his streak to five games (1 goal, 6 assists), and Kirill Semyonov to four (2 goals, 2 assists). Finally, Nikolai Prokhorkin from Avangard also demonstrated a four-game productive streak (4 goals, 1 assist).