Before the Lokomotiv vs. Barys Match

"Barys" opens a new chapter in its history with an away game against the league leader, "Lokomotiv." This will be the team's first game since Galym Mambetaliyev returned as head coach.

Lokomotiv, led by Igor Nikitin, has been performing well, earning points in four of their last five matches. On Wednesday, "Lokomotiv" confidently defeated "Kunlun" in Mytishchi. Byron Froese scored twice, while Daniil But, Denis Alexeev, and the team's top scorer Maxim Berezkin (5+8) also found the net. Goalie Alexei Melnichuk had a relatively easy game, handling just 14 shots on target.

In 17 games, "Lokomotiv" has earned 28 points. Defenseman Nikita Cherepanov remains out with an injury.

In their previous match, "Barys" lost at home to "Salavat Yulaev" (2:3). Kirill Panyukov and Alihan Omirbekov added to their goal tally, with Omirbekov currently the team's top scorer (2 goals + 3 assists). Alihan Asetov made his first assist of the season, while goalie Nikita Boyarkin saved 27 shots.

"Barys" has accumulated 7 points after 16 games. Forwards Maxim Mukhametov, Kirill Savitsky, Connor Smit, Roman Starchenko, and Wade Allison remain on the injured list. Today, Ivan Nikolishin is set to make his debut for the team.

The Lokomotiv vs. Barys game starts at 19:00 Astana time.
The match will be broadcast live on Qazsport and KHL Prime.

General partner of HC "Barys" – JSC "Samruk Kazyna" National Welfare Fund
Partner of HC "Barys" – Tourism and Sports Industry Support Foundation.

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