Seven more games come from Russia and surrounding lands for Friday. The first is in...
Chelyabinsk, as Traktor hosts Dinamo Riga. Jakub Sedlacek and Vasily Demchenko are in the creases. Riga began in the first period on a Mikelis Redlihs goal, with a lone assist by Eriks Sevcenko. Chelyabinsk tied it in the second period on a power play goal by Danil Gubarev, powered by Semyon Kokuyov. Traktor took the lead with a Dmitry Pestunov goal, made possible by Anton Glinkin. Dinamo retied it on a Miks Indrasis goal, passed from Ville Leino. The tie lasted to a shootout, where Alexander Rybakov and Maxim Yakutsenya lifted Traktor to a 3-2 win. The three stars were Pestunov, Gubarev, and Rybakov.
East a little to Ufa, where Salavat Yulaev welcomes Medvescak Zagreb. Gasper Kroselj and Niklas Svedberg receive the starting nods in goal. Zagreb struck first in the first period on a Patrick Bjorkstrand goal, assisted by Geoffrey Kinrade and Jesse Saarinen. Medvescak added on with a Radek Smolenak goal, fueled by Mark Katic and Marek Kvapil. Zagreb extended the lead as Colby Genoway scored, with the help of Edwin Hedberg and Stefano Giliati. Ufa got on the board in the second period with a Sergei Soin goal, coming off of Anton Lazarev. Salavat Yulaev pulled closer on a Denis Khlystov goal, via Alexander Nesterov. Medvescak answered on a Kinrade goal, passed from Gilbert Brule and Saarinen. Zagreb padded the lead in the third period with a Giliati goal, made possible by Kinrade and Hedberg. This produced the 5-2 final, with the three stars being Giliati, Kinrade, and Hedberg, while, Saarinen gets an honorable mention.
Along to Magnitogorsk, where Metallurg brings in Slovan Bratislava. Barry Brust and Vasily Koshechkin are the masked men. Bratislava led off in the first period on an Andrej Stastny goal, courtesy of Rok Ticar. Slovan added on with a Ladislav Nagy goal, coming off of Tomas Surovy. Ilya Samsonov replaced Koshechkin in the second period. Bratislava extended the lead in the second period on a Patrik Lusnak goal, guided in by Michal Sersen. Magnitogorsk got on the board with a Vladislav Kaletnik goal, assisted by Wojtek Wolski and Oskar Osala. Metallurg chipped closer in the third period on an Osala goal, fueled by Viktor Antipin and Jan Kovar. This was not enough to avoid a 3-2 loss, with the three stars being Lusnak, Osala, and Brust (33 for 35 in saves).
Westward to Togliatti, where Lada hosts Dynamo Moscow. Alexander Lazushin and Ivan Kasutin are the experienced goalies. Moscow opened in the first period with a Maxim Pestushko goal, fueled by Ilya Nikulin and Dmitry Vishnevsky. Dynamo added on with a Denis Barantsev goal, helped along by Alexei Tereshchenko. Moscow extended the lead as Tereshchenko scored in the second period, thanks to Nikita Filatov and Daniil Tarasov. Dynamo padded the lead in the third period on a Pestushko power play goal, powered by Vishnevsky and Nikulin. Moscow finished it at 5-0 on a Mat Robinson goal, with a lone assist by Konstantin Gorovikov. The three stars went to Pestushko, Tereshchenko, and Lazushin (14 save shutout), while Vishnevsky and Nikulin get the honorable mentions.
Nearby, Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk brings in Jokerit Helsinki. Henrik Karlsson and Vitaly Koval are between the pipes. Helsinki was first to score in the first period on a Jesse Joensuu goal, passed from Jani Rita and Saku Salminen. Jokerit added on with a third period goal by Pekka Jormakka, via Mathis Olimb on the power play. Helsinki finished it at 3-0 with an empty net goal by Tommi Huhtala, set up by Topi Jaakola and Joensuu while shorthanded. The three stars were awarded to Joensuu, Karlsson (24 save shutout), and Jormakka.
Northwest to Kazan, as Ak Bars welcomes Vityaz Podolsk. Harri Sateri and Jussi Rynnas guard the cages. Podolsk started with a Maxim Afinogenov goal in the first period, coming off of Alexander Kucheryavenko and Alexei Makeyev. Vityaz added on with a Roman Horak goal, guided in by Roman Kudinov and Dmitry Shitikov. Podolsk extended the lead in the second period on another Horak goal, helped along by Shitikov and Afinogenov. Vityaz padded the lead as Mario Kempe scored, with the help of Kucheryavenko and Dmitry Kostromitin on the power play. Emil Garipov replaced Rynnas in goal. Kazan got on the board with a Mikhail Varnakov power play goal, powered by Justin Azevedo and Albert Yarullin. Ak Bars pulled closer with a Stepan Zakharchuk goal, via Artyom Lukoyanov and Alexander Svitov. This was it for the scoring, with the final staying at 4-2. The three stars belonged to Horak, Afinogenov, and Shitikov, while Kucheryavenko gets an honorable mention.
Finally, in Moscow, CSKA hosts Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod. Ilya Proskuryakov and Ilya Sorokin are named the starting goalies. Nizhny Novgorod drew first blood with a first period Artyom Alyayev power play goal, powered by Alexei Sopin and Linus Videll. Torpedo added on with a Nikita Dvurechensky goal, guided in by Dmitry Semin and Vyacheslav Kulyomin. Nizhny Novgorod extended the lead in the third period on a Kaspars Daugavins goal, assisted by Vladimir Galuzin. Moscow got on the board with a Bogdan Kiselevich goal, passed from Jan Mursak and Alexander Radulov. Torpedo iced it at 4-1 with an empty net goal by Galuzin, set up by Sopin. The three stars went to Galuzin, Proskuryakov (35 for 36 in saves), and Sopin.
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Friday, October 9, 2015
Thursday, October 8, 2015
2015-16 NHL Season - Day 2
Seven games on as more teams get their seasons underway. The first is in...
Boston, with the Bruins hosting the Winnipeg Jets. Ondrej Pavelec is mismatched with Tuukka Rask in goal. Boston opened on a first period goal from David Krejci, going in unassisted. Winnipeg tied it on a Mark Scheifele goal in the second period, passed from Dustin Byfuglien. The Jets took the lead on a Blake Wheeler goal, helped along by Andrew Ladd. Winnipeg added on with a Drew Stafford goal, assisted by Adam Lowry and Ben Chiarot. The Bruins got one back in the third period on a David Pastrnak goal, via Matt Beleskey and Kevan Miller. The Jets shot back with a Chris Thorburn goal, guided in by Stafford and Alex Burmistrov. Winnipeg extended the lead as Nic Petan scored, thanks to Andrew Copp and Mark Stuart. The Jets padded the lead on a Burmistrov goal, going into the empty net unassisted. Winnipeg took the game 6-2, and the three stars went to Stafford, Burmistrov, and Petan.
Over to Buffalo, where the Sabres welcome the Ottawa Senators. Craig Anderson faces former teammate Robin Lehner in goal. Ottawa began in the first period on a Kyle Turris goal, via Mike Hoffman and Mark Stone. Chad Johnson replaced Lehner about midway through the second period. The Senators added on with another Turris goal in the second period, made possible by Hoffman and Stone. Buffalo got on the board with a Jack Eichel power play goal, coming off of Marcus Foligno and Evander Kane. Ottawa iced it at 3-1 with a Curtis Lazar empty net goal, set up by Mika Zibanejad and Bobby Ryan. The three stars belonged to Turris, Hoffman, and Stone.
Down in Tampa Bay, the Lightning bring in the Philadelphia Flyers. Steve Mason and Ben Bishop are the experienced goalies. Tampa Bay got going in the second period as Jason Garrison scored, thanks to Ryan Callahan and Jonathan Drouin. Philadelphia tied it on a Matt Read goal, courtesy of Scott Laughton and R.J. Umberger. The Flyers took the lead on a Brayden Schenn power play goal, with assists provided by Umberger and Yevgeni Medvedev. The Lightning tied it with a Callahan power play goal, passed from Victor Hedman and Drouin. Tampa Bay won 3-2 in overtime on a Garrison goal, his second of the game, via Alex Killorn and Valtteri Filppula. The three stars went to Garrison, Callahan, and Drouin, while Umberger gets an honorable mention.
Northwest to St. Louis, where the Blues host the Edmonton Oilers. Cam Talbot and Brian Elliott are called on to start. Edmonton was first to score in the first period on a Ryan Nugent-Hopkins power play goal, an unassisted goal. St. Louis tied it in the second period as Vladimir Tarasenko scored, with the help of Alex Pietrangelo and Jay Bouwmeester. The Blues took the lead in the third period on a Robby Fabbri goal, assisted by Jori Lehtera and Jaden Schwartz. St. Louis finished it at 3-1 on a Troy Brouwer empty net goal, set up by Schwartz. The three stars went to Elliott (23 for 24 in saves), Schwartz, and Fabbri.
Back to Nashville, where the Predators bring in the Carolina Hurricanes. Cam Ward and Pekka Rinne are the veterans in goal. Nashville struck first in the first period on a Craig Smith power play goal, powered by Ryan Ellis and Seth Jones. The Predators added on with a Viktor Arvidsson goal, coming off of Calle Jarnkrok and Jones. Carolina got on the board in the third period with a Victor Rask goal, made possible by Eric Staal and Justin Faulk. This made it 2-1, the final, with the three stars being Rinne (25 for 26 in saves), Arvidsson, and Smith.
South to Dallas, where the Stars welcome the Pittsburgh Penguins. Marc-Andre Fleury and Antti Niemi tend the twines. Dallas led off in the first period on a Mattias Janmark goal, fueled by Ales Hemsky and the goalie Niemi. The Stars added on with a Hemsky power play goal, powered by Alex Goligoski and Niemi again. Dallas extended the lead with a Jamie Benn power play goal, guided in by Jason Spezza and John Klingberg. This stood for a 3-0 win, with the three stars going to Niemi (34 save shutout + two assists), Hemsky, and Janmark.
Finally, the Colorado Avalanche host the Minnesota Wild. Devan Dubnyk and Semyon Varlamov are in the blue paint. Colorado started in the first period on a Jarome Iginla power play goal, powered by Nathan MacKinnon and Tyson Barrie. The Avalanche added on with an Erik Johnson power play goal, guided in by Francois Beauchemin and Carl Soderberg. Colorado extended the lead with a Gabriel Landeskog goal, made possible by Beauchemin and MacKinnon. Minnesota got on the board in the second period with a Zach Parise goal, via Mikael Granlund and Jason Pominville. The Avalanche replied on a John Mitchell goal, assisted by Johnson and Beauchemin, the latter getting a sock trick. The Wild shot back with a third period goal by Parise, his second of the game, fueled by Pominville and Matt Dumba. Minnesota edged closer on a Nino Niederreiter goal, with a lone helper by Jason Zucker. The Wild got an equalizer on a Thomas Vanek goal, passed from Granlund and Charlie Coyle. Minnesota pulled ahead on a Parise power play goal, securing his hat trick with assists provided by Ryan Suter and Mikko Koivu. The three stars went to Parise, Beauchemin, and Johnson, while MacKinnon, Granlund, and Pominville get the honorable mentions.
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Boston, with the Bruins hosting the Winnipeg Jets. Ondrej Pavelec is mismatched with Tuukka Rask in goal. Boston opened on a first period goal from David Krejci, going in unassisted. Winnipeg tied it on a Mark Scheifele goal in the second period, passed from Dustin Byfuglien. The Jets took the lead on a Blake Wheeler goal, helped along by Andrew Ladd. Winnipeg added on with a Drew Stafford goal, assisted by Adam Lowry and Ben Chiarot. The Bruins got one back in the third period on a David Pastrnak goal, via Matt Beleskey and Kevan Miller. The Jets shot back with a Chris Thorburn goal, guided in by Stafford and Alex Burmistrov. Winnipeg extended the lead as Nic Petan scored, thanks to Andrew Copp and Mark Stuart. The Jets padded the lead on a Burmistrov goal, going into the empty net unassisted. Winnipeg took the game 6-2, and the three stars went to Stafford, Burmistrov, and Petan.
Over to Buffalo, where the Sabres welcome the Ottawa Senators. Craig Anderson faces former teammate Robin Lehner in goal. Ottawa began in the first period on a Kyle Turris goal, via Mike Hoffman and Mark Stone. Chad Johnson replaced Lehner about midway through the second period. The Senators added on with another Turris goal in the second period, made possible by Hoffman and Stone. Buffalo got on the board with a Jack Eichel power play goal, coming off of Marcus Foligno and Evander Kane. Ottawa iced it at 3-1 with a Curtis Lazar empty net goal, set up by Mika Zibanejad and Bobby Ryan. The three stars belonged to Turris, Hoffman, and Stone.
Down in Tampa Bay, the Lightning bring in the Philadelphia Flyers. Steve Mason and Ben Bishop are the experienced goalies. Tampa Bay got going in the second period as Jason Garrison scored, thanks to Ryan Callahan and Jonathan Drouin. Philadelphia tied it on a Matt Read goal, courtesy of Scott Laughton and R.J. Umberger. The Flyers took the lead on a Brayden Schenn power play goal, with assists provided by Umberger and Yevgeni Medvedev. The Lightning tied it with a Callahan power play goal, passed from Victor Hedman and Drouin. Tampa Bay won 3-2 in overtime on a Garrison goal, his second of the game, via Alex Killorn and Valtteri Filppula. The three stars went to Garrison, Callahan, and Drouin, while Umberger gets an honorable mention.
Northwest to St. Louis, where the Blues host the Edmonton Oilers. Cam Talbot and Brian Elliott are called on to start. Edmonton was first to score in the first period on a Ryan Nugent-Hopkins power play goal, an unassisted goal. St. Louis tied it in the second period as Vladimir Tarasenko scored, with the help of Alex Pietrangelo and Jay Bouwmeester. The Blues took the lead in the third period on a Robby Fabbri goal, assisted by Jori Lehtera and Jaden Schwartz. St. Louis finished it at 3-1 on a Troy Brouwer empty net goal, set up by Schwartz. The three stars went to Elliott (23 for 24 in saves), Schwartz, and Fabbri.
Back to Nashville, where the Predators bring in the Carolina Hurricanes. Cam Ward and Pekka Rinne are the veterans in goal. Nashville struck first in the first period on a Craig Smith power play goal, powered by Ryan Ellis and Seth Jones. The Predators added on with a Viktor Arvidsson goal, coming off of Calle Jarnkrok and Jones. Carolina got on the board in the third period with a Victor Rask goal, made possible by Eric Staal and Justin Faulk. This made it 2-1, the final, with the three stars being Rinne (25 for 26 in saves), Arvidsson, and Smith.
South to Dallas, where the Stars welcome the Pittsburgh Penguins. Marc-Andre Fleury and Antti Niemi tend the twines. Dallas led off in the first period on a Mattias Janmark goal, fueled by Ales Hemsky and the goalie Niemi. The Stars added on with a Hemsky power play goal, powered by Alex Goligoski and Niemi again. Dallas extended the lead with a Jamie Benn power play goal, guided in by Jason Spezza and John Klingberg. This stood for a 3-0 win, with the three stars going to Niemi (34 save shutout + two assists), Hemsky, and Janmark.
Finally, the Colorado Avalanche host the Minnesota Wild. Devan Dubnyk and Semyon Varlamov are in the blue paint. Colorado started in the first period on a Jarome Iginla power play goal, powered by Nathan MacKinnon and Tyson Barrie. The Avalanche added on with an Erik Johnson power play goal, guided in by Francois Beauchemin and Carl Soderberg. Colorado extended the lead with a Gabriel Landeskog goal, made possible by Beauchemin and MacKinnon. Minnesota got on the board in the second period with a Zach Parise goal, via Mikael Granlund and Jason Pominville. The Avalanche replied on a John Mitchell goal, assisted by Johnson and Beauchemin, the latter getting a sock trick. The Wild shot back with a third period goal by Parise, his second of the game, fueled by Pominville and Matt Dumba. Minnesota edged closer on a Nino Niederreiter goal, with a lone helper by Jason Zucker. The Wild got an equalizer on a Thomas Vanek goal, passed from Granlund and Charlie Coyle. Minnesota pulled ahead on a Parise power play goal, securing his hat trick with assists provided by Ryan Suter and Mikko Koivu. The three stars went to Parise, Beauchemin, and Johnson, while MacKinnon, Granlund, and Pominville get the honorable mentions.
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2015/16 KHL Season - Day 45
Five games for today, beginning with...
Avangard Omsk hosting Sibir Novosibirsk. Alexander Salak and Dominik Furch are between the pipes. Omsk was first to score in the first period on a Michal Kempny goal, passed from Ilya Zubov and Alexander Popov on the power play. Novosibirsk tied it on an Igor Fefelov goal, assisted by Vitaly Menshikov and Stepan Sannikov. Sibir took the lead in the second period on a Tomas Vincour goal, coming off of Menshikov and Oleg Gubin on the power play. Avangard tied it as Popov scored in the third period, with the help of Ivan Lekomtsev and Ilya Mikheyev. Omsk took the game 3-2 in the shootout with a lone tally by Vladimir Sobotka. The three stars went to Popov, Menshikov, and Sobotka.
Down in Kazakhstan, Barys Astana welcomes Metallurg Novokuznetsk. Andrei Kareyev and Jan Laco are the masked men. Astana struck first in the first period on a Kevin Dallman goal, fueled by Nigel Dawes and Brandon Bochenski. Barys added on with a Konstantin Pushkaryov goal, courtesy of Vyacheslav Tryasunov. Novokuznetsk got on the board with a Mark Skutar power play goal, powered by Cade Fairchild. Astana shot back with a Mike Lundin power play goal, made possible by Bochenski and Dallman. Metallurg pulled back with a Robert Kousal goal, via Alexander Romanov. Barys answered in the third period on a Bochenski goal, with a lone helper by Dallman. The final stood at 4-2, with the three stars going to Dallman, Bochenski, and Lundin.
Back in Russia, Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg hosts Admiral Vladivostok. Ivan Nalimov and Jakub Kovar occupy the creases. Vladivostok dented the scoreboard in the second period on an Alexander Gorshkov goal, assisted by Stanislav Alshevsky and Nikita Lisov. Yekaterinburg tied it on an Alexander Pankov goal, helped along by Yegor Zhuravlyov. Admiral took the lead back with an Oskars Bartulis goal, fueled by the goalie Nalimov and Jonathon Blum. Vladivostok iced it at 3-1 with an empty net goal by Konstantin Makarov, set up by Alexander Kuznetsov while shorthanded. The three stars went to Nalimov (25 for 26 in saves), Bartulis, and Gorshkov.
Over to Khanty-Mansiysk, where Yugra brings in Amur Khabarovsk. Juha Metsola and Georgy Gelashvili protect the nets. Khabarovsk got going in the second period on a Vladimir Pervushin, guided in by Vyacheslav Litovchenko and Tomas Zohorna. This was it for the scoring, with Amur taking the 1-0 win. The three stars were awarded to Metsola (26 save shutout), Pervushin, and Gelashvili (19 for 20 in saves).
Finally, Dinamo Minsk hosts Severstal Cherepovets. Sergei Magarilov and Dmitry Milchakov receive the starting nods. Cherepovets led off in the first period on a Mattias Karlsson goal, passed from Dmitry Kagarlitsky and Pavel Chernov. Severstal added on in the second period with a Chernov goal, with a lone helper by Kagarlitsky. Minsk got on the board with a Nick Bailen power play goal, powered by Alexander Materukhin and Paul Szczechura. Cherepovets finished it at 3-1 with an empty net goal from Roman Berdnikov in the third period, going in unassisted. The three stars went to Chernov, Kagarlitsky, and Magarilov (15 for 16 in saves).
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Avangard Omsk hosting Sibir Novosibirsk. Alexander Salak and Dominik Furch are between the pipes. Omsk was first to score in the first period on a Michal Kempny goal, passed from Ilya Zubov and Alexander Popov on the power play. Novosibirsk tied it on an Igor Fefelov goal, assisted by Vitaly Menshikov and Stepan Sannikov. Sibir took the lead in the second period on a Tomas Vincour goal, coming off of Menshikov and Oleg Gubin on the power play. Avangard tied it as Popov scored in the third period, with the help of Ivan Lekomtsev and Ilya Mikheyev. Omsk took the game 3-2 in the shootout with a lone tally by Vladimir Sobotka. The three stars went to Popov, Menshikov, and Sobotka.
Down in Kazakhstan, Barys Astana welcomes Metallurg Novokuznetsk. Andrei Kareyev and Jan Laco are the masked men. Astana struck first in the first period on a Kevin Dallman goal, fueled by Nigel Dawes and Brandon Bochenski. Barys added on with a Konstantin Pushkaryov goal, courtesy of Vyacheslav Tryasunov. Novokuznetsk got on the board with a Mark Skutar power play goal, powered by Cade Fairchild. Astana shot back with a Mike Lundin power play goal, made possible by Bochenski and Dallman. Metallurg pulled back with a Robert Kousal goal, via Alexander Romanov. Barys answered in the third period on a Bochenski goal, with a lone helper by Dallman. The final stood at 4-2, with the three stars going to Dallman, Bochenski, and Lundin.
Back in Russia, Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg hosts Admiral Vladivostok. Ivan Nalimov and Jakub Kovar occupy the creases. Vladivostok dented the scoreboard in the second period on an Alexander Gorshkov goal, assisted by Stanislav Alshevsky and Nikita Lisov. Yekaterinburg tied it on an Alexander Pankov goal, helped along by Yegor Zhuravlyov. Admiral took the lead back with an Oskars Bartulis goal, fueled by the goalie Nalimov and Jonathon Blum. Vladivostok iced it at 3-1 with an empty net goal by Konstantin Makarov, set up by Alexander Kuznetsov while shorthanded. The three stars went to Nalimov (25 for 26 in saves), Bartulis, and Gorshkov.
Over to Khanty-Mansiysk, where Yugra brings in Amur Khabarovsk. Juha Metsola and Georgy Gelashvili protect the nets. Khabarovsk got going in the second period on a Vladimir Pervushin, guided in by Vyacheslav Litovchenko and Tomas Zohorna. This was it for the scoring, with Amur taking the 1-0 win. The three stars were awarded to Metsola (26 save shutout), Pervushin, and Gelashvili (19 for 20 in saves).
Finally, Dinamo Minsk hosts Severstal Cherepovets. Sergei Magarilov and Dmitry Milchakov receive the starting nods. Cherepovets led off in the first period on a Mattias Karlsson goal, passed from Dmitry Kagarlitsky and Pavel Chernov. Severstal added on in the second period with a Chernov goal, with a lone helper by Kagarlitsky. Minsk got on the board with a Nick Bailen power play goal, powered by Alexander Materukhin and Paul Szczechura. Cherepovets finished it at 3-1 with an empty net goal from Roman Berdnikov in the third period, going in unassisted. The three stars went to Chernov, Kagarlitsky, and Magarilov (15 for 16 in saves).
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2015-16 NHL Season - Day 1
Opening night is here for the best hockey league in the world, and there are four games to celebrate the occasion. We begin in...
Toronto, as the Maple Leafs host the Montreal Canadiens. Carey Price and Jonathan Bernier are the masked men. Montreal was first to score in the first period on a Max Pacioretty goal, guided in by P.K. Subban. Toronto tied it on a second period James van Riemsdyk power play goal, powered by Nazem Kadri and Dion Phaneuf. The Canadiens retook the lead in the third period on an Alex Galchenyuk goal, passed from Andrei Markov and Subban. Montreal iced it on a Pacioretty empty net goal, his second of the game, set up by Subban, who got a sock trick, and Brian Flynn. The 3-1 game saw the three stars go to Pacioretty, Subban, and Price (36 for 37 in saves).
Down in Chicago, the Blackhawks welcome the New York Rangers. Henrik Lundqvist and Corey Crawford are the masked men. New York started with an Oscar Lindberg goal in the first period, made possible by J.T. Miller and Viktor Stalberg. Chicago tied it on an Artemi Panarin goal, courtesy of Patrick Kane and Niklas Hjalmarsson. The Rangers retook the lead as Kevin Klein scored, thanks to Keith Yandle and Miller. New York added on with a Derek Stepan goal, via Kevin Hayes and Chris Kreider. The Blackhawks got one back with a Teuvo Teravainen goal in the second period, helped along by Marian Hossa and Jonathan Toews. This was it for the scoring, with the final at 3-2. The three stars went to Miller, Stepan, and Lundqvist (32 for 34 in saves).
Northwest to Calgary, where the Flames bring in the Vancouver Canucks. Ryan Miller and Karri Ramo receive the starting nods in goal. Vancouver opened with a Jannik Hansen goal, coming off of Ben Hutton and Alexandre Burrows. The Canucks added on with a Brandon Sutter goal, with a lone assist from Daniel Sedin. Calgary got on the board in the second period on a Jiri Hudler goal, assisted by Johnny Gaudreau and Sean Monahan. Vancouver countered with a Daniel Sedin goal, guided in by Dan Hamhuis and Christopher Tanev. The Canucks extended the lead on an unassisted Burrows goal. Vancouver finished it at 5-1 with a Henrik Sedin goal, made possible by Daniel Sedin and Sutter. The three stars belonged to Daniel Sedin, Burrows, and Sutter.
Finally, the Los Angeles Kings host the San Jose Sharks. Martin Jones faces former mentor Jonathan Quick in net. Los Angeles struck first on a Nick Shore goal, via Dustin Brown and Drew Doughty. San Jose tied it as Joe Thornton scored, thanks to Paul Martin. The Sharks took the lead with a Joe Pavelski power play goal, powered by Brent Burns and Patrick Marleau. San Jose added on with a Burns goal in the second period, fueled by Pavelski and Thornton. The Sharks extended the lead on a Tomas Hertl power play goal, passed from Marc-Edouard Vlasic and Tommy Wingels. San Jose padded the lead in the third period on a Joonas Donskoi goal, with assists provided by Pavelski and Vlasic. This produced the 5-1 final, with the three stars being Pavelski, Burns, and Thornton, while Vlasic gets an honorable mention.
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Toronto, as the Maple Leafs host the Montreal Canadiens. Carey Price and Jonathan Bernier are the masked men. Montreal was first to score in the first period on a Max Pacioretty goal, guided in by P.K. Subban. Toronto tied it on a second period James van Riemsdyk power play goal, powered by Nazem Kadri and Dion Phaneuf. The Canadiens retook the lead in the third period on an Alex Galchenyuk goal, passed from Andrei Markov and Subban. Montreal iced it on a Pacioretty empty net goal, his second of the game, set up by Subban, who got a sock trick, and Brian Flynn. The 3-1 game saw the three stars go to Pacioretty, Subban, and Price (36 for 37 in saves).
Down in Chicago, the Blackhawks welcome the New York Rangers. Henrik Lundqvist and Corey Crawford are the masked men. New York started with an Oscar Lindberg goal in the first period, made possible by J.T. Miller and Viktor Stalberg. Chicago tied it on an Artemi Panarin goal, courtesy of Patrick Kane and Niklas Hjalmarsson. The Rangers retook the lead as Kevin Klein scored, thanks to Keith Yandle and Miller. New York added on with a Derek Stepan goal, via Kevin Hayes and Chris Kreider. The Blackhawks got one back with a Teuvo Teravainen goal in the second period, helped along by Marian Hossa and Jonathan Toews. This was it for the scoring, with the final at 3-2. The three stars went to Miller, Stepan, and Lundqvist (32 for 34 in saves).
Northwest to Calgary, where the Flames bring in the Vancouver Canucks. Ryan Miller and Karri Ramo receive the starting nods in goal. Vancouver opened with a Jannik Hansen goal, coming off of Ben Hutton and Alexandre Burrows. The Canucks added on with a Brandon Sutter goal, with a lone assist from Daniel Sedin. Calgary got on the board in the second period on a Jiri Hudler goal, assisted by Johnny Gaudreau and Sean Monahan. Vancouver countered with a Daniel Sedin goal, guided in by Dan Hamhuis and Christopher Tanev. The Canucks extended the lead on an unassisted Burrows goal. Vancouver finished it at 5-1 with a Henrik Sedin goal, made possible by Daniel Sedin and Sutter. The three stars belonged to Daniel Sedin, Burrows, and Sutter.
Finally, the Los Angeles Kings host the San Jose Sharks. Martin Jones faces former mentor Jonathan Quick in net. Los Angeles struck first on a Nick Shore goal, via Dustin Brown and Drew Doughty. San Jose tied it as Joe Thornton scored, thanks to Paul Martin. The Sharks took the lead with a Joe Pavelski power play goal, powered by Brent Burns and Patrick Marleau. San Jose added on with a Burns goal in the second period, fueled by Pavelski and Thornton. The Sharks extended the lead on a Tomas Hertl power play goal, passed from Marc-Edouard Vlasic and Tommy Wingels. San Jose padded the lead in the third period on a Joonas Donskoi goal, with assists provided by Pavelski and Vlasic. This produced the 5-1 final, with the three stars being Pavelski, Burns, and Thornton, while Vlasic gets an honorable mention.
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Wednesday, October 7, 2015
2015/16 KHL Season - Day 44
There are seven games to play as the KHL is no longer the top league active this season on the NHL's opening night. We begin with...
Traktor Chelyabinsk hosting Jokerit Helsinki. Henrik Karlsson and Vasily Demchenko are the goalies. Chelyabinsk led off with a shorthanded Semyon Kokuyov goal in the first period, set up by Yegor Martynov and Maxim Yakutsenya. Traktor added on with a Dmitry Pestunov goal in the second period, passed from Andrei Popov and Anton Glinkin. Chelyabinsk extended the lead with a power play goal by Glinkin, powered by Popov and Pestunov. Traktor padded the lead on a Pestunov goal, his second of the game, via Popov, who got a sock trick. Riku Helenius replaced Karlsson in goal. Helsinki got on the board with a Peter Regin goal, assisted by Brandon Kozun. Chelyabinsk replied on a Popov goal, made possible by Ilya Davydov and Martynov on the power play. Jokerit chipped back in the third period as Juhamatti Aaltonen scored, thanks to Mathis Olimb. Helsinki edged closer on a Tommi Huhtala goal, with a lone assist by Topi Jaakola. The final stood from here at 5-3, with the three stars being Pestunov, Popov, and Glinkin, while Martynov gets an honorable mention.
Into Ufa, where Salavat Yulaev welcomes Slovan Bratislava. Michael Garnett and Niklas Svedberg are in the creases. Ufa started with a power play goal by Igor Grigorenko, powered by Andreas Engqvist and Linus Omark in the first period. Salavat Yulaev added on with a Maxim Goncharov goal, going in unassisted. Ufa extended the lead as Sami Lepisto scored, with the help of Engqvist. Barry Brust came on in relief of Garnett. Bratislava got on the board with a Marek Viedensky goal, coming off of Michel Miklik and Vaclav Nedorost. Slovan pulled closer in the second period on a Milan Bartovic goal, helped along by Michal Sersen and Vladimir Mihalik. This only made it 3-2, which was the eventual final, and the three stars belonged to Lepisto, Goncharov, and Grigorenko.
Down in Magnitogorsk, Metallurg brings in Medvescak Zagreb. Gasper Kroselj and Vasily Koshechkin guard the cages. Zagreb dented the scoreboard in the second period on a Patrick Bjorkstrand goal, via Jesse Saarinen. Magnitogorsk tied it in the third period on a Sergei Mozyakin goal, assisted by Danis Zaripov and Jan Kovar. Medvescak took the lead on a Gilbert Brule goal, courtesy of Bjorkstrand and Tomas Mertl. Metallurg tied it again on an Oskar Osala goal, guided in by Wojtek Wolski and Yaroslav Khabarov. Magnitogorsk won 3-2 with a Mozyakin goal in overtime, fueled by Chris Lee and Kovar. The three stars went to Mozyakin, Kovar, and Bjorkstrand.
To the west, Lada Togliatti hosts Vityaz Podolsk. Harri Sateri and Edgars Masalskis protect the nets. Togliatti got going in the second period on a Dmitry Vorobyov goal, assisted by Georgy Belousov and Stanislav Romanov. This held up as the game's only goal, for a 1-0 Lada win. The three stars were handed to Masalskis (17 save shutout), Vorobyov, and Sateri (30 for 31 in saves).
Nearby, Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk brings in Dinamo Riga. Joacim Eriksson and Alexander Sudnitsin receive the starting nods in goal. Nizhnekamsk drew first blood in the second period on a Mikhail Zhukov goal, passed from Evgeny Ryasensky and Igor Polygalov. Neftekhimik added on with a power play goal by Pavel Zdunov, powered by Jeff Taffe and Evgeny Grigorenko. Riga got on the board with a Nikolajs Jelisejevs goal, with a lone assist from Roberts Locans. Nizhnekamsk answered in the third period on a Zhukov goal, helped along by Yegor Milovzorov and Polygalov. The final remained at 3-1, with the three stars given to Zhukov, Sudnitsin (31 for 32 in saves), and Polygalov.
In the southwest, the Sochi Leopards welcome Spartak Moscow. Atte Engren and Konstantin Barulin are the veteran goalies. Sochi began in the first period on an Ilya Krikunov power play goal, powered by Andrei Kostitsyn. Moscow tied it with a Lukas Radil goal in the second period, fueled by Charles Genoway and Yaroslav Dyblenko. The Leopards took the lead with an Igor Ignatushkin goal, via Kostitsyn. Spartak tied it again as Evgeny Bodrov scored, thanks to Dmitry Korobov and Maxim Potapov. Moscow took the lead in the third period on a Roman Tatalin power play goal, assisted by Korobov and Potapov. Spartak added on with an unassisted goal by Konstantin Glazachev. Moscow extended the lead on a Radil goal, his second of the game, made possible by Alexander Mereskin. Spartak padded the lead as Gleb Klimenko scored, with a lone helper by Alexander Vasilyev. This produced the 6-2 final, with the three stars going to Radil, Korobov, and Potapov.
Finally, Ak Bars Kazan hosts Dynamo Moscow. Alexander Lazushin and Emil Garipov are between the pipes. Kazan opened in the first period with a Mikhail Varnakov power play goal, powered by Albert Yarullin and Justin Azevedo. Ak Bars added on with a Varnakov goal in the second period, coming off of Fyodor Malykhin. Moscow got on the board in the third period as Dmitry Vishnevsky scored, thanks to Yegor Dugin. Kazan replied on a Yarullin goal, passed from Azevedo and Yakov Rylov on the power play. Dynamo pulled back on a Juuso Hietanen power play goal, assisted by Mat Robinson. This wasn't enough, and the final stayed at 3-2. The three stars went to Varnakov, Yarullin, and Azevedo.
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Traktor Chelyabinsk hosting Jokerit Helsinki. Henrik Karlsson and Vasily Demchenko are the goalies. Chelyabinsk led off with a shorthanded Semyon Kokuyov goal in the first period, set up by Yegor Martynov and Maxim Yakutsenya. Traktor added on with a Dmitry Pestunov goal in the second period, passed from Andrei Popov and Anton Glinkin. Chelyabinsk extended the lead with a power play goal by Glinkin, powered by Popov and Pestunov. Traktor padded the lead on a Pestunov goal, his second of the game, via Popov, who got a sock trick. Riku Helenius replaced Karlsson in goal. Helsinki got on the board with a Peter Regin goal, assisted by Brandon Kozun. Chelyabinsk replied on a Popov goal, made possible by Ilya Davydov and Martynov on the power play. Jokerit chipped back in the third period as Juhamatti Aaltonen scored, thanks to Mathis Olimb. Helsinki edged closer on a Tommi Huhtala goal, with a lone assist by Topi Jaakola. The final stood from here at 5-3, with the three stars being Pestunov, Popov, and Glinkin, while Martynov gets an honorable mention.
Into Ufa, where Salavat Yulaev welcomes Slovan Bratislava. Michael Garnett and Niklas Svedberg are in the creases. Ufa started with a power play goal by Igor Grigorenko, powered by Andreas Engqvist and Linus Omark in the first period. Salavat Yulaev added on with a Maxim Goncharov goal, going in unassisted. Ufa extended the lead as Sami Lepisto scored, with the help of Engqvist. Barry Brust came on in relief of Garnett. Bratislava got on the board with a Marek Viedensky goal, coming off of Michel Miklik and Vaclav Nedorost. Slovan pulled closer in the second period on a Milan Bartovic goal, helped along by Michal Sersen and Vladimir Mihalik. This only made it 3-2, which was the eventual final, and the three stars belonged to Lepisto, Goncharov, and Grigorenko.
Down in Magnitogorsk, Metallurg brings in Medvescak Zagreb. Gasper Kroselj and Vasily Koshechkin guard the cages. Zagreb dented the scoreboard in the second period on a Patrick Bjorkstrand goal, via Jesse Saarinen. Magnitogorsk tied it in the third period on a Sergei Mozyakin goal, assisted by Danis Zaripov and Jan Kovar. Medvescak took the lead on a Gilbert Brule goal, courtesy of Bjorkstrand and Tomas Mertl. Metallurg tied it again on an Oskar Osala goal, guided in by Wojtek Wolski and Yaroslav Khabarov. Magnitogorsk won 3-2 with a Mozyakin goal in overtime, fueled by Chris Lee and Kovar. The three stars went to Mozyakin, Kovar, and Bjorkstrand.
To the west, Lada Togliatti hosts Vityaz Podolsk. Harri Sateri and Edgars Masalskis protect the nets. Togliatti got going in the second period on a Dmitry Vorobyov goal, assisted by Georgy Belousov and Stanislav Romanov. This held up as the game's only goal, for a 1-0 Lada win. The three stars were handed to Masalskis (17 save shutout), Vorobyov, and Sateri (30 for 31 in saves).
Nearby, Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk brings in Dinamo Riga. Joacim Eriksson and Alexander Sudnitsin receive the starting nods in goal. Nizhnekamsk drew first blood in the second period on a Mikhail Zhukov goal, passed from Evgeny Ryasensky and Igor Polygalov. Neftekhimik added on with a power play goal by Pavel Zdunov, powered by Jeff Taffe and Evgeny Grigorenko. Riga got on the board with a Nikolajs Jelisejevs goal, with a lone assist from Roberts Locans. Nizhnekamsk answered in the third period on a Zhukov goal, helped along by Yegor Milovzorov and Polygalov. The final remained at 3-1, with the three stars given to Zhukov, Sudnitsin (31 for 32 in saves), and Polygalov.
In the southwest, the Sochi Leopards welcome Spartak Moscow. Atte Engren and Konstantin Barulin are the veteran goalies. Sochi began in the first period on an Ilya Krikunov power play goal, powered by Andrei Kostitsyn. Moscow tied it with a Lukas Radil goal in the second period, fueled by Charles Genoway and Yaroslav Dyblenko. The Leopards took the lead with an Igor Ignatushkin goal, via Kostitsyn. Spartak tied it again as Evgeny Bodrov scored, thanks to Dmitry Korobov and Maxim Potapov. Moscow took the lead in the third period on a Roman Tatalin power play goal, assisted by Korobov and Potapov. Spartak added on with an unassisted goal by Konstantin Glazachev. Moscow extended the lead on a Radil goal, his second of the game, made possible by Alexander Mereskin. Spartak padded the lead as Gleb Klimenko scored, with a lone helper by Alexander Vasilyev. This produced the 6-2 final, with the three stars going to Radil, Korobov, and Potapov.
Finally, Ak Bars Kazan hosts Dynamo Moscow. Alexander Lazushin and Emil Garipov are between the pipes. Kazan opened in the first period with a Mikhail Varnakov power play goal, powered by Albert Yarullin and Justin Azevedo. Ak Bars added on with a Varnakov goal in the second period, coming off of Fyodor Malykhin. Moscow got on the board in the third period as Dmitry Vishnevsky scored, thanks to Yegor Dugin. Kazan replied on a Yarullin goal, passed from Azevedo and Yakov Rylov on the power play. Dynamo pulled back on a Juuso Hietanen power play goal, assisted by Mat Robinson. This wasn't enough, and the final stayed at 3-2. The three stars went to Varnakov, Yarullin, and Azevedo.
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Tuesday, October 6, 2015
2015/16 KHL Season - Day 43
Three games for today, beginning with...
Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg hosting Metallurg Novokuznetsk. Andrei Kareyev and Jakub Kovar draw the starts in goal. Yekaterinburg got going in the second period on a Anatoly Golyshev power play goal, powered by Alexander Torchenyuk and Nikita Tryamkin. Novokuznetsk tied it on an Ignat Zemchenko goal, passed from Alexander Komaristy. Avtomobilist retook the lead with a Dmitry Megalinsky power play goal in the third period, assisted by Golyshev and Eero Elo. This made it 2-1, the final, with the three stars going to Golyshev, Kovar (22 for 23 in saves), and Megalinsky.
Next up, Yugra Khanty-Mansiysk welcomes Sibir Novosibirsk. Alexander Salak and Georgy Gelashvili are in goal. Novosibirsk dented the scoreboard in the second period on a Tomas Vincour goal, made possible by Konstantin Alexeyev and the goalie Salak. Khanty-Mansiysk tied it as Alexander Shevchenko scored a power play goal, with the help of Igor Volkov and Andrei Ivanov. In the shootout, Sibir's Maxim Shalunov and David Ullstrom got canceled out by Nikita Gusev and Shevchenko, and then Yugra won 2-1 on a second Gusev tally. The three stars went to Gusev, Shevchenko, and Gelashvili (34 for 35 in saves).
Finally, in the west, Severstal Cherepovets brings in CSKA Moscow. Stanislav Galimov faces a lesser foe in Sergei Magarilov. Cherepovets opened in the first period on a Sergei Monakhov goal, guided in by Mattias Karlsson and Sergei Dorofeyev. Moscow tied it on a Jan Mursak power play goal, with a lone assist by Dmitry Kugryshev. Severstal took the lead back in the third period as Pavel Buchnevich scored, thanks to Yury Trubachyov. This held up for a 2-1 win, with the three stars given to Magarilov (45 for 46 in saves), and Monakhov.
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Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg hosting Metallurg Novokuznetsk. Andrei Kareyev and Jakub Kovar draw the starts in goal. Yekaterinburg got going in the second period on a Anatoly Golyshev power play goal, powered by Alexander Torchenyuk and Nikita Tryamkin. Novokuznetsk tied it on an Ignat Zemchenko goal, passed from Alexander Komaristy. Avtomobilist retook the lead with a Dmitry Megalinsky power play goal in the third period, assisted by Golyshev and Eero Elo. This made it 2-1, the final, with the three stars going to Golyshev, Kovar (22 for 23 in saves), and Megalinsky.
Next up, Yugra Khanty-Mansiysk welcomes Sibir Novosibirsk. Alexander Salak and Georgy Gelashvili are in goal. Novosibirsk dented the scoreboard in the second period on a Tomas Vincour goal, made possible by Konstantin Alexeyev and the goalie Salak. Khanty-Mansiysk tied it as Alexander Shevchenko scored a power play goal, with the help of Igor Volkov and Andrei Ivanov. In the shootout, Sibir's Maxim Shalunov and David Ullstrom got canceled out by Nikita Gusev and Shevchenko, and then Yugra won 2-1 on a second Gusev tally. The three stars went to Gusev, Shevchenko, and Gelashvili (34 for 35 in saves).
Finally, in the west, Severstal Cherepovets brings in CSKA Moscow. Stanislav Galimov faces a lesser foe in Sergei Magarilov. Cherepovets opened in the first period on a Sergei Monakhov goal, guided in by Mattias Karlsson and Sergei Dorofeyev. Moscow tied it on a Jan Mursak power play goal, with a lone assist by Dmitry Kugryshev. Severstal took the lead back in the third period as Pavel Buchnevich scored, thanks to Yury Trubachyov. This held up for a 2-1 win, with the three stars given to Magarilov (45 for 46 in saves), and Monakhov.
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Monday, October 5, 2015
2015/16 KHL Season - Day 42
Seven games for this day's slate. We begin with...
Traktor Chelyabinsk hosting Spartak Moscow. Evgeny Ivannikov and Vasily Demchenko are the goalies. Moscow was first to score in the first period on an Artyom Voronin goal, courtesy of Alexander Vasilyev. Chelyabinsk tied it in the second period as Semyon Kokuyov scored, thanks to Danil Gubarev and Alexander Rybakov. The tie lasted to a shootout, where Deron Quint lifted Traktor to a 2-1 win, with the helpers provided by Kokuyov and Rybakov. The three stars went to Kokuyov, Demchenko (24 for 25 in saves), and Rybakov.
Up in Togliatti, Lada welcomes Dinamo Riga. Joacim Eriksson and Edgars Masalskis are the goalies. Riga got going with a second period goal by Andris Dzerins. Togliatti tied it on a Vasily Streltsov goal, coming off of Stanislav Romanov and Dmitry Vorobyov. The tie went to a shootout, where Ville Leino of Dinamo and Martin Zatovic of Lada cancelled out early on, followed by Leino matched by Anton Shenfeld, and then a decisive goal by Miks Indrasis. The 2-1 game saw the three stars go to Indrasis, Leino, and Eriksson (30 for 31 in saves).
In the west, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl brings in Vityaz Podolsk. Harri Sateri and Alexei Murygin are between the pipes. Lokomotiv struck first in the first period on a Vladislav Kartayev power play goal, powered by Yegor Averin and Daniil Apalkov. Lokomotiv added on with a second period Emil Galimov goal, guided in by Patrik Hersley and Kartayev. Podolsk got on the board with a Roman Horak goal, via Mario Kempe and Denis Abdullin. Yaroslavl answered in the third period as Averin scored an empty net goal, set up by Apalkov and Petri Kontiola. The final stood at 3-1, with the three stars going to Kartayev, Averin, and Apalkov.
Back east a bit, Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod hosts Avangard Omsk. Dominik Furch and Mikhail Biryukov are the masked men. Nizhny Novgorod led off in the first period on a Vyacheslav Kulyomin goal, assisted by Nikita Dvurechensky and Dmitry Semin. Omsk tied it with a Nikolai Lemtyugov goal, fueled by Denis Kulyash. Avangard took the lead on a shorthanded goal by Vladimir Sobotka, set up by Jonas Ahnelov and Kulyash. Torpedo tied it again in the third period with a Carter Ashton power play goal, powered by Alexander Budkin and Linus Videll. The tie went to a shootout, where Kaspars Daugavins and Vladimir Galuzin scored to give Torpedo the 3-2 win. The three stars belonged to Kulyash, Ashton, and Kulyomin.
Backtracking to Nizhnekamsk, where Neftekhimik brings in SKA St. Petersburg. Ilya Ezhov and Alexander Sudnitsin occupy the creases. St. Petersburg began in the first period on a power play goal by Anton Burdasov, powered by Ilya Kovalchuk and Vadim Shipachyov. Nizhnekamsk tied it with a second period goal by Igor Polygalov, via Yegor Milovzorov. SKA took the lead again in the third period on a Kovalchuk goal, with a lone assist by Evgeny Dadonov. Neftekhimik tied it on a Pavel Kulikov goal, coming off of Alexander Kitarov and Alexander Yevseyenkov. St. Petersburg pulled ahead again on a Dadonov goal, helped along by Jarno Koskiranta and the goalie Ezhov. Nizhnekamsk equalized on a Kitarov goal, passed from Yevseyenkov. The tie went to a shootout, where Alexander Barabanov scored to give SKA the only lead that lasted, for a 4-3 win. The three stars belonged to Kovalchuk, Dadonov, and Kitarov, while Yevseyenkov gets an honorable mention.
To the south, the Sochi Leopards welcome Dynamo Moscow. Alexander Lazushin and Konstantin Barulin guard the cages. Sochi opened in the first period on a Clay Wilson goal, made possible by Andrei Kostitsyn. The Leopards added on in the second period as Mikhail Anisin scored, with the help of Max Warn and Vladimir Malevich. Moscow got on the board with a third period goal by Alexei Tsvetkov, via Gleb Koryagin and Dmitry Vishnevsky. Dynamo tied it on a Konstantin Gorovikov goal, courtesy of Alexander Avtsin. Moscow took the lead with another Gorovikov goal, with a lone helper by Mat Robinson. Sochi retied it on a Yegor Morozov goal, assisted by Malevich and Igor Ignatushkin. The Leopards gained the lead on a Ben Maxwell goal, guided in by Wilson and Malevich, the latter earning a sock trick. The final held at 4-3 for Sochi, with the three stars being Malevich, Gorovikov, and Wilson.
Finally, Dinamo Minsk hosts Barys Astana. Jan Laco and Dmitry Milchakov protect the nets. Astana started with a first period goal by Martin St. Pierre, courtesy of Brandon Bochenski and Nigel Dawes. Minsk tied it on a Jonathan Cheechoo power play goal in the second period, powered by Nick Bailen and Paul Szczechura. Dinamo took the lead on a Szczechura goal, with a lone assist from Alexander Materukhin. Minsk added on with an Artur Gavrus goal, fueled by Bailen and Szczechura. Barys shot back with a Keaton Ellerby goal, made possible by Mike Lundin and St. Pierre. Dinamo replied with a Matt Ellison goal, coming off of Alexei Kalyuzhny on the power play. Minsk extended the lead as Ellison scored a power play goal with the help of Bailen, who got a sock trick, and Kalyuzhny. In the third period, Ellison completed his natural hat trick for Dinamo, with assists provided by Kalyuzhny, who got a sock trick, and Bailen. The final was 6-2, and the three stars were awarded to Ellison, Bailen, and Szczechura, while St. Pierre and Kalyuzhny receive honorable mentions.
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Traktor Chelyabinsk hosting Spartak Moscow. Evgeny Ivannikov and Vasily Demchenko are the goalies. Moscow was first to score in the first period on an Artyom Voronin goal, courtesy of Alexander Vasilyev. Chelyabinsk tied it in the second period as Semyon Kokuyov scored, thanks to Danil Gubarev and Alexander Rybakov. The tie lasted to a shootout, where Deron Quint lifted Traktor to a 2-1 win, with the helpers provided by Kokuyov and Rybakov. The three stars went to Kokuyov, Demchenko (24 for 25 in saves), and Rybakov.
Up in Togliatti, Lada welcomes Dinamo Riga. Joacim Eriksson and Edgars Masalskis are the goalies. Riga got going with a second period goal by Andris Dzerins. Togliatti tied it on a Vasily Streltsov goal, coming off of Stanislav Romanov and Dmitry Vorobyov. The tie went to a shootout, where Ville Leino of Dinamo and Martin Zatovic of Lada cancelled out early on, followed by Leino matched by Anton Shenfeld, and then a decisive goal by Miks Indrasis. The 2-1 game saw the three stars go to Indrasis, Leino, and Eriksson (30 for 31 in saves).
In the west, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl brings in Vityaz Podolsk. Harri Sateri and Alexei Murygin are between the pipes. Lokomotiv struck first in the first period on a Vladislav Kartayev power play goal, powered by Yegor Averin and Daniil Apalkov. Lokomotiv added on with a second period Emil Galimov goal, guided in by Patrik Hersley and Kartayev. Podolsk got on the board with a Roman Horak goal, via Mario Kempe and Denis Abdullin. Yaroslavl answered in the third period as Averin scored an empty net goal, set up by Apalkov and Petri Kontiola. The final stood at 3-1, with the three stars going to Kartayev, Averin, and Apalkov.
Back east a bit, Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod hosts Avangard Omsk. Dominik Furch and Mikhail Biryukov are the masked men. Nizhny Novgorod led off in the first period on a Vyacheslav Kulyomin goal, assisted by Nikita Dvurechensky and Dmitry Semin. Omsk tied it with a Nikolai Lemtyugov goal, fueled by Denis Kulyash. Avangard took the lead on a shorthanded goal by Vladimir Sobotka, set up by Jonas Ahnelov and Kulyash. Torpedo tied it again in the third period with a Carter Ashton power play goal, powered by Alexander Budkin and Linus Videll. The tie went to a shootout, where Kaspars Daugavins and Vladimir Galuzin scored to give Torpedo the 3-2 win. The three stars belonged to Kulyash, Ashton, and Kulyomin.
Backtracking to Nizhnekamsk, where Neftekhimik brings in SKA St. Petersburg. Ilya Ezhov and Alexander Sudnitsin occupy the creases. St. Petersburg began in the first period on a power play goal by Anton Burdasov, powered by Ilya Kovalchuk and Vadim Shipachyov. Nizhnekamsk tied it with a second period goal by Igor Polygalov, via Yegor Milovzorov. SKA took the lead again in the third period on a Kovalchuk goal, with a lone assist by Evgeny Dadonov. Neftekhimik tied it on a Pavel Kulikov goal, coming off of Alexander Kitarov and Alexander Yevseyenkov. St. Petersburg pulled ahead again on a Dadonov goal, helped along by Jarno Koskiranta and the goalie Ezhov. Nizhnekamsk equalized on a Kitarov goal, passed from Yevseyenkov. The tie went to a shootout, where Alexander Barabanov scored to give SKA the only lead that lasted, for a 4-3 win. The three stars belonged to Kovalchuk, Dadonov, and Kitarov, while Yevseyenkov gets an honorable mention.
To the south, the Sochi Leopards welcome Dynamo Moscow. Alexander Lazushin and Konstantin Barulin guard the cages. Sochi opened in the first period on a Clay Wilson goal, made possible by Andrei Kostitsyn. The Leopards added on in the second period as Mikhail Anisin scored, with the help of Max Warn and Vladimir Malevich. Moscow got on the board with a third period goal by Alexei Tsvetkov, via Gleb Koryagin and Dmitry Vishnevsky. Dynamo tied it on a Konstantin Gorovikov goal, courtesy of Alexander Avtsin. Moscow took the lead with another Gorovikov goal, with a lone helper by Mat Robinson. Sochi retied it on a Yegor Morozov goal, assisted by Malevich and Igor Ignatushkin. The Leopards gained the lead on a Ben Maxwell goal, guided in by Wilson and Malevich, the latter earning a sock trick. The final held at 4-3 for Sochi, with the three stars being Malevich, Gorovikov, and Wilson.
Finally, Dinamo Minsk hosts Barys Astana. Jan Laco and Dmitry Milchakov protect the nets. Astana started with a first period goal by Martin St. Pierre, courtesy of Brandon Bochenski and Nigel Dawes. Minsk tied it on a Jonathan Cheechoo power play goal in the second period, powered by Nick Bailen and Paul Szczechura. Dinamo took the lead on a Szczechura goal, with a lone assist from Alexander Materukhin. Minsk added on with an Artur Gavrus goal, fueled by Bailen and Szczechura. Barys shot back with a Keaton Ellerby goal, made possible by Mike Lundin and St. Pierre. Dinamo replied with a Matt Ellison goal, coming off of Alexei Kalyuzhny on the power play. Minsk extended the lead as Ellison scored a power play goal with the help of Bailen, who got a sock trick, and Kalyuzhny. In the third period, Ellison completed his natural hat trick for Dinamo, with assists provided by Kalyuzhny, who got a sock trick, and Bailen. The final was 6-2, and the three stars were awarded to Ellison, Bailen, and Szczechura, while St. Pierre and Kalyuzhny receive honorable mentions.
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