The match with Kunlun started unsuccessfully for the CSKA. In the very second minute, after the confusion behind Vsevolod Skotnikov's goal, Colin Campbell opened the scoring in the game. CSKA reacted correctly to this episode, took the puck and organized several excellent attacks. Unfortunately, the CSKA team was let down by the removal — Konstantin Okulov went for a putter for two minutes. Brandon Ip realized the numerical advantage. Soon the CSKA managed to reduce the bill by the efforts of Mikhail Grigorenko, who also converted the chance in the power play. As a result — 1:2 after the first period in favor of the guests.
The second period started perfectly for CSKA. 51 seconds after the kickoff Takhir Mingachev equalized the score. It is noteworthy that Tahir scored in his first game after injury. The guests did not stop and organized the third goal — Jake Chelios scored. The response from the CSKA turned out to be lightning fast. A minute later, Mikhail Grigorenko scored a double and equalized the score. And after another minute and a half, Maxim Mamin put CSKA ahead for the first time in this match — 4:3. The second period ended with this score.
The third period began quieter than the previous two. But at the right moment, the CSKA players turned on again — Tahir Mingachev scored a double, scoring the fifth goal of CSKA in this match. The guests were able to distinguish themselves one more time — Colin Campbell did it. But CSKA took the victory today after all. Pavel Karnaukhov and Maxim Sorkin distinguished themselves in the CSKA roster. Thanks to these goals, we managed to achieve an important victory — 7:4.
Thus, CSKA secured a place in the 2022/23 Gagarin Cup playoffs.
