Ahead of the Dynamo Moscow vs. Barys match

After the championship break, Barys will face Dynamo Moscow on the road.
The “White-and-Blues” entered the pause on a high note after a home victory over Metallurg (3:2). Dmitry Rashevsky scored twice, with another goal netted by Maxim Comtois. Maxim Motorygin stopped 33 shots on goal. Alexei Kudashov noted that the game was even, but a productive attack at the end allowed the Moscow team to secure two points.

In 35 games, Dynamo has earned 47 points. Nikita Gusev (14+20) is the top scorer of the regular season. Maxim Motorygin ranks among the league’s top 5 goalies with a goals-against average of 2.03. Brennan Menell (4+16) is one of the KHL's most productive defensemen.

Barys enters this stretch following eight consecutive losses. In their last game in St. Petersburg, the Astana team failed to break through SKA’s defense (0:1). The team’s leading sniper Anton Burdasov ended his three-game goal streak. Nikita Boyarkin recorded 35 saves and currently ranks in the league’s top 4 goalies for save percentage (93.5%). Galym Mambetaliev once again lamented issues with converting scoring chances.

The Kazakhstan team continues its season with 21 points after 36 games. Alihan Omirbekov (6+8) is Barys’ current top scorer. Viktor Antipin and Damir Zhafyarov have exited the injury list, though their participation in today’s game is unlikely. However, defenseman Madi Dikhanbek, recently returned to Astana, may make his KHL debut tonight.

Match start: Dynamo Moscow vs. Barys — 21:30 Astana time.
Live broadcast: Qazsport and KHL channels.

General Partner of HC Barys: JSC "Samruk-Kazyna" Sovereign Wealth Fund
Partner of HC Barys: Tourism and Sports Industry Support Fund

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