KHL. Before match Ak Bars - Barys

Barys opens its roadstand series with a meeting with Ak Bars.

After a change of Head Trainer, Kazan gained a decent ground and returned to the top of the Eastern Conference standings. In the last five meetings Zinetula Bilyaletdinov's charges have scored nine points out of ten possible. On Sunday, Ak Bars defeated Traktor 6-0 at home. Stanislav Galiyev scored a double, and Vadim Shipachyov, Kirill Petrov, Dmitry Kagarlitsky and Alexander Radulov also scored once each. Amir Miftakhov saved all 24 shots on net. The home team trainer mentioned that his team performed in a good spirit and also emphasized the actions of the powerplay brigade.

In 57 games, Ak Bars scored 73 points. Alexander Radulov (20+22) was the first Tatarstan player who reached the 40-point mark during the season. Defensemen Nikita Yevseyev and Mark Yanchevsky are on the injured list.

Barys has scored points in the last six meetings. Last year, Astana team lost in overtime to Dynamo Moscow (1-2) on home ice. Jeremy Bracco (13+23) added to his scoring record, trailing the injured Linden Vey (16+20) in scoring. Anthony Louis reached the 20 assists mark. Andrei Skabelka said it was one of the best, game of the season in all aspects.

With 57 points in 59 games, Kazakhstan's team remains in contention for a playoff spot in the East. Dmitri Gurkov, injured in a game with Dynamo, and joined Linden Vey in the injured reserve.

In the current regular season, Barys has defeated Ak Bars twice in three games (3-2 and 3-2 S).

The meeting starts on the Tatnyeft-Arena at 22:00 capital time. This match will be devoted to the problem of reducing the snow leopard population.

Live broadcast on Qazsport and Bas Sport website.

General Partner of Barys HC – Samruk Kazyna SWF JSC

Partner of HC Barys - CF Fund for the Support of the Tourism and Sports Industry

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