Ahead of the CSKA vs. Barys Match

Barys concludes their latest away series in Moscow.
In the previous round, CSKA secured a hard-fought victory with a narrow scoreline against their fierce rivals, Dynamo Moscow. The Army Men owed their success to Konstantin Okulov’s precise shot and 38 saves by Ivan Prosvetov. Coach Ilya Vorobyov noted the game’s intensity and playoff-like atmosphere, highlighting the level of competition.

After 29 games, CSKA has amassed 37 points. The team’s top scorers are Vitaly Abramov and Maxim Sorkin, each with 11 goals and 11 assists. However, defensemen Dmitry Samorukov and Christian Jaros remain sidelined due to injuries.

Barys is enduring a scoring drought, having failed to find the net for over seven consecutive periods. On Friday, Galym Mambetaliyev’s squad couldn’t break through the defense of Gagarin Cup holders Metallurg, losing 0–2. Goaltender Nikita Boyarkin made 28 saves, while the Kazakh team’s head coach, leading his 50th game in the KHL, mentioned that his players need more speed in finishing but are improving with each game. Barys currently sits with 21 points after 32 matches.

The CSKA vs. Barys match kicks off at 19:00 Astana time.
Live broadcasts are available on Qazsport and KHL Prime channels.

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

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