CSKA leads the series 2-0 (2:0, 3:2).
About the game
Lokomotiv started strong with an early goal by Denis Alexeyev after three minutes of play. Maxim Beryozkin doubled Loko’s advantage midway through the second period, but CSKA didn’t lost its composure, rallied back with Maxim Mamin and Darren Dietz, with Mikhail Grigorenko sealing the deal in the third stanza. Once again, Lokomotiv outshot the Muscovites, but it wasn’t enough and the series will now move to Yaroslavl for game three. Adam Reideborn had 40 saves for CSKA.
CSKA’s forward Mikhail Grigorenko is on a three-game scoring streak, with 5 (1+4) points over that span.
CSKA’s forward Maxim Mamin is also on a three-game scoring streak, with 3 (1+2) points.
Milestone alert
CSKA’s defenseman Darren Dietz may score his 200th KHL point (currently at 199).
CSKA’s forward Pavel Karnaukhov may reach 100 points in the KHL (currently at 99).
