05:50, 1 - 1, Mironov A. (G), Kotlyarov I. (A), Jaros C. (A2)
07:02, 2 - 1, Pivchulin D. (G), Comtois M. (A), Jaros C. (A2)
13:53, Ottenbreit T. (2 min),
3rd Period (1 - 2)
03:20, Ottenbreit T. (2 min),
03:45, 3 - 1, Gutik D. (G), Comtois M. (A), Keane J. (A2)
04:03, Pivchulin D. (2 min),
04:27, 3 - 2, Sucese N. (G), Petan N. (A), Menell B. (A2)
04:55, 3 - 3, Jaskin D. (G), Naumenkov M. (A), Sutter R. (A2)
09:22, Smith G. (2 min),
Overtime (0 - 0)
Penalties (2 - 3)
1, Petan N. (Penalty Shot),
1, Kotlyarov I. (Penalty Shot),
2, Chen D. (Penalty Shot),
2, Pivchulin D. (Penalty Shot),
3, Jaskin D. (Penalty Shot),
3, Comtois M. (Penalty Shot),
4, Lockhart L. (Penalty Shot),
4, Petan N. (Penalty Shot),
5, Comtois M. (Penalty Shot),
5, Jaskin D. (Penalty Shot),
Preview
A direct battle for position between neighbouring teams in the table (ranked 3rd in the Promotion - KHL Playoffs - 1/8 - finals and 5th in the Promotion - KHL Playoffs - 1/8 - finals).
In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Spartak won 3.
Spartak has enjoyed a winning run and is in top form (last 5 matches: 5 wins).
Shanghai has shown an inconsistent pattern in recent weeks (last 5 matches: 3 wins).
Spartak could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
A closely fought contest is anticipated, with Spartak holding a narrow advantage.
In the last 8 head-to-head meetings, Spartak has recorded 4 wins, 0 draws, and 4 losses, with a goal aggregate of 23:20 (averaging 2.9:2.5 goals per game).
Specifically in home fixtures for Spartak against this opponent, the record stands at 2 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses, with 14:14 goals (averaging 2.8:2.8 per game).