There were several changes to CSKA's starting lineup for the match against Ak Bars compared to the game against Dynamo. Goaltender Dmitry Gamzin got his chance, and 19-year-old defenseman Matvey Shuravin made his season debut, replacing Nikita Okhotuk in the defense. There were also changes within the lines.

The first period was 100% successful in terms of spectacle and drama. Our team opened the scoring on a power play just three minutes into the game. Jeremy Roy scored his first goal for CSKA. Ak Bars quickly responded with a goal from Mitchell Miller, and the game continued with equal chances for both sides. Another goal came after a 4-minute penalty for Ak Bars for high sticking. However, it was not easy to capitalize on the power play, as Kazan defended confidently and even had a chance to score, but Gamzin saved the puck in a one-on-one situation. Nevertheless, the goal-scoring attack was successful. Dmitry Buchenikov was the only one on the rebound, paused, and scored. Before the break, the visitors also scored on a 5-on-4 power play. In the second period, the game calmed down a bit, with fewer chances. Buchelnikov had an excellent opportunity, shooting at the open corner, but the puck hit the post. Shortly after that, Kazan again capitalized on a power play with just a few seconds left before the fifth field player came on. In the third period, the opponent focused more on defense, and it was impossible to break through. Although at the end, the Army team had the opportunity to attack six against four after pulling the goalkeeper, the visitors prevailed.

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