Before the Game: CSKA vs Barys

CSKA will be the second opponent for Barys during their road trip. The teams met just last weekend in Astana.

In that game, the Army Men suffered a 1–3 loss, managing to score only once. Maxim Sorkin found the back of the net, while Alexander Samonov made 25 saves. Head coach Igor Nikitin noted as a positive that his team fought until the very end.

After 48 games, CSKA have collected 54 points. Their leading scorer remains Prokhor Poltapov (15+15). Defenseman Vladislav Provolnev and forwards Dmitry Buchelnikov and Danila Moiseev are currently sidelined with injuries.

On Tuesday, Barys were unable to score despite firing 26 shots on goal in a 0–2 loss to Lada. Adam Scheel recorded 26 saves. Head coach Mikhail Kravets voiced his concerns about the forwards, who have been held scoreless more than once recently. The Kazakhstani club remains on 39 points after 49 games.

The CSKA – Barys game will begin at 21:30 Astana time.

The match will be broadcast live on KHL and Qazsport.

General Partner of HC Barys: Samruk-Kazyna National Welfare Fund JSC

Partner of HC Barys: Tourism and Sports Industry Support Fund CF

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