CSKA spent the first period with an advantage. The CSKA team outscored the opponent — 12:6, acted sharper and deservedly led the score. In the 15th minute, Vladislav Kamenev and Konstantin Okulov ran away to Lokomotiv goal. Kamenev did not make unnecessary passes and hit Isaev's goal with a sharp throw — 1:0. The teams also increased the number of power struggles (6-7). The score did not change before the break.
After the pause, the guests came out more energized. Maxim Shalunov found himself alone at CSKA goal and took advantage of the moment — 1:1. Only 36 seconds have passed since the beginning of the period. A little later, Yaroslav Dyblenko got the penalty for tripping. Lokomotiv did not waste their chances again and capitalized on the power play. Denis Alekseev became the author of the goal — 1:2. Until the end of the period, CSKA created several dangerous moments, but the score did not change.
In the third period, CSKA threw all their strength into a comeback. Alas, it did not work out to turn the game into overtime. With the score 1:3 in favor of Lokomotiv, the series moves to Yaroslavl.
06.03.2024. RUSSIA, MOSCOW, CSKA ARENA
CSKA (MOSCOW) 1:2 LOKOMOTIV (YAROSLAVL)
- 14:16 1:0 (CSKA). 94 Kamenev Vladislav (25 Grigorenko Mikhail).
- 20:36 1:1 (Lokomotiv). 78 Shalunov Maxim (16 Kayumov Arthur, 72 Berezkin Maxim).
- 23:28 1:2 (Lokomotiv). 91 Alekseev Denis (87 Rafikov Rushan).
