Sibir - Barys: Game Preview

Barys will begin their nine-game road trip in Novosibirsk.

Sibir head into the matchup against the Astana side on a three-game winning streak. In their previous game, Yaroslav Lyzenkov's team defeated Salavat Yulaev 4:2 in Ufa. Ivan Vorobyov, Pavel Tyutnev, Stepan Nikulin and Sergei Popov scored for the visitors. Mikhail Berdin made 28 saves. Sibir's head coach noted that his team played well with the puck and showed considerable determination in the closing stages.

Sibir have collected 15 points in 16 games. Darren Dietz (5+10) is the League's leading goal-scoring and points-producing defenseman. Mikhail Abramov, Daniil Valitov and Maksim Orlov are currently on the injured list.

Barys come into the next round having won four of their last five games. On Wednesday, the Kazakhstan side defeated Avtomobilist 4:1 at home. Chase Priskie, Jake Massie, who reached 10 (4+6) points for the season, Dinmukhamed Kaiyrzhan and Alikhan Omirbekov scored for the hosts. Andrei Shutov made 28 saves. Mikhail Kravets described the win as a team effort and praised the coordination between all lines.

Barys have 18 points from 15 games. Justin Bailey (10+8) continues to challenge for the league's top scorer title. Chase Priskie (3+9) and Logan Day (2+10) are among the top five scoring defensemen. Andrei Shutov is among the league leaders in save percentage at 94.9%. Madi Dikhanbek continues his recovery from a serious injury.

The season series between Barys and Sibir is currently tied, with the Astana side winning 7:1 and the Novosibirsk team claiming a 3:2 victory.

The Sibir - Barys game will start at 15:30 Kazakhstan time.

The game will be broadcast live on KHL, KHL Prime 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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