Preview of the Salavat Yulaev vs. Barys Match

Barys continues their road series with a third match, this time in Ufa.

Salavat Yulaev has been in strong form, earning nine out of a possible ten points in their last five games. In their most recent outing, the team from the capital of Bashkortostan defeated Lada 3-1 on home ice. Goals were scored by Yaroslav Tsyulygin, Denis Yan, and Danil Alalykin, while goaltender Alexander Samonov made 29 saves. Head coach Viktor Kozlov noted the challenge of holding off Lada’s pressure. After 23 games, Salavat has accumulated 31 points. Their top scorer, Joshua Leivo (12+11), ranks among the league’s top five in both goals and points. Forward Gleb Kuzmin is listed as injured.

On Wednesday, Barys ended their losing streak with a 2-1 overtime victory against Neftekhimik in Nizhnekamsk. Goals came from Alihan Omirbekov and Kirill Panyukov, the team’s top scorers with four goals each this season. Goaltender Nikita Boyarkin made 40 saves, improving his goals-against average (2.15) and save percentage (93.3%) to rank among the league’s best. Forward Abai Mangisbayev made his KHL debut in the game. Head coach Galym Mambetaliev emphasized the importance of rebuilding Barys with homegrown players.

After 25 games, Barys has 16 points, with Alihan Omirbekov (4+4) leading the team in scoring. Roman Starchenko has been added to the injured list.

The teams have already met once this season, with Salavat Yulaev securing a hard-fought 3-2 victory in Astana in October.

Match Time: Salavat Yulaev vs. Barys starts at 19:00 Astana time.
Broadcasts: Qazsport and KHL channels.

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

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