Barys 1, at Metallurg M 5

MAGNITOGORSK, Russia (Interstat) — Metallurg Magnitogorsk scored four unanswered goals, three in the second period, to power past Barys Astana 5-1 in a Kontinental Hockey League game on Thursday night at Arena Metallurg. Goaltender Alexander S. Smolin anchored the victory with 29 saves for Metallurg, which improved its season record to 4-2-0. Barys, which got a 32-save performance from Andrei A. Shutov, fell to 3-2-0. The home side took control with a dominant second period, erasing a one-goal deficit with a relentless offensive push. Nikita Mikhailis tied the game at 1-1 just over two minutes into the middle frame, assisted… Read more...