It’s game three time tonight as the series move to the capital following a CSKA win in the second match.
Adam Reideborn had another shutout as the reigning champs blanked Ak Bars to take game two with a three-goal win when Vladislav Kamenev, Yaroslav Dyblenko, and Mikhail Grigorenko scored for CSKA. Ak Bars couldn’t repeat game one’s performance and wasted a five-on-three opportunity in the third period and as a result, CSKA tied the series at one.
Series stand
The series is tied 1-1 (1:4, 3:0).
About the game
CSKA replied to Ak Bars’ win in game one with three different scorers and Adam Reideborn’s fifth shutout in this year’s playoffs. Tonight, the series moves to Moscow as one team will ultimately take the lead.
Milestone alert
CSKA’s forward Maxim Mamin enters his 100th postseason game tonight.
CSKA’s forward Anton Slepyshev and defenseman Nikita Nesterov may reach 50 points in the KHL playoffs (both are currently at 49).
Ak Bars’ defenseman Vyacheslav Voynov may reach 200 KHL points (currently at 199).
Ak Bars’ forwards Vadim Shipachyov and Dmitry Kagarlitsky are in the run to reach an assist milestone, with Shipachyov getting close to 600 (currently at 598), and the latter seeking his 300th (currently at 299).
