Neftekhimik - Barys: Game Preview

In their previous game in Khabarovsk, Neftekhimik lost to Amur 0:1, ending a three-game winning streak that included their 6:3 victory in Astana a week earlier. The visitors recorded 23 shots on goal but were unable to beat Maxim Dorozhko. Igor Grishin noted that the long road trip and fatigue led to a high number of technical errors, which ultimately prevented his team from avoiding defeat.

With 15 points after 11 games, the Tatarstan side are firmly in the top three in the Eastern Conference. Neftekhimik's leading scorer Andrei Belozyorov (4+9) was named the League's best forward of September.

On Wednesday, Barys were unable to overcome Ak Bars in Kazan, losing 1:4 and extending their losing streak to three games. Vsevolod Logvin scored the only goal for the visitors, becoming the third player on the team to reach 10 (4+6) points this season. He has recorded points in five consecutive games. Mikhail Kravets said his team battled and gave their best effort, but ultimately made mistakes that an opponent of this level does not forgive.

Barys finished September with 10 points from 10 games, keeping them in the playoff zone. The team's leading scorer Justin Bailey (7+5) has gone three consecutive games without a point. Jake Massie was named the League's best defenseman of the month. He has three goals, two of them game-winners, and five assists, along with a +7 rating and 22 blocked shots. Kirill Lyapunov's participation in today's game is questionable after he suffered an injury in Kazan.

The Neftekhimik - Barys game starts at 21:00 Kazakhstan time.

The game will be broadcast live on KHL and Qazsport.

General Partner of HC Barys – JSC NWF Samruk Kazyna

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

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