Before match Ak Bars - Barys

"Barys" will meet with "Ak Bars" for the first time in the season.

Kazan ended their roadstand series with a 1-3 loss to Salavat Yulaev in the "green derby" on Thursday. Dmitrij Jaskin became the author of the only puck in the Ufa goal, and this penalty goal was scored 24 seconds before the final siren. Timur Bilyalov and Artur Akhtyamov deflected 21 shots on goal. Zinetula Bilyaletdinov noted the great emotional intensity in such matches, where nuances determine everything. And it was in the nuances that Ak Bars conceded a bit in this game.

Despite three defeats in the last four games, Ak Bars retains its place in the top three of the Eastern Conference. Kazan team has 34 points after 25 matches. The team's top sharpshooter is Alexander Radulov (8+15). Dmitrij Jaškin is among the top three snipers of the season (14 goals). Artur Akhtyamov is among the league's best goalies in terms of percentage of deflected shots (92.9). Puckstopper Amir Miftakhov is on the injured list.

"Barys" snapped its four-game losing streak last round by beating Avtomobilist 3-2 in a shootout in Ekaterinburg. Mikhail Rakhmanov and Maxim Musorov distinguished themselves in the main time. Edward Pasquale recorded 38 saves in the loss. Galym Mambetaliyev said that his team has added in movement compared to the previous game, and once again highlighted the progress of young players.

In 27 meetings, Astana earned 23 points, the gap from the playoff zone is four points. Yegor Shalapov is preparing to play his 300th game in the KHL.

The meeting starts on the Tatnyeft-Arena at 20:00 Astana time.

Live coverage will be available on Qazsport TV channel.

General Partner of Barys HC – Samruk Kazyna SWF JSC

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

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