Series stand
The series is tied 3-3 (5:2, 2:3 2ОТ, 3:5, 9:3, 4:3, 0:3).

About the game
Most people was probably expecting CSKA defeating Severstal in game six to advance to the Western semifinals, but they were just putting their cart before the horse as the Steelers came up with a shutout win to send the series to an unexpected game seven in Moscow. Alexander Samonov made 26 stops, while Swedish defenseman Robin Press had two helpers, while trade deadline newcomer Daniil Pylenkov – in his 200th career game – netted the game winner for Severstal. CSKA also has some good experience, with a 4-2 record in games seven, while the Steelers only played one such matches, with a loss to Dynamo Moscow last year.

Severstal’s goalie Alexander Samonov is on a 85:38 shutout streak.