Neftekhimik 2, at Traktor 3

CHELYABINSK, Russia (Interstat) — Grigory Dronov scored the game-winning goal late in the third period Friday night, lifting Traktor Chelyabinsk to a 3-2 victory over Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk in a Kontinental Hockey League match at Traktor Sport Palace. The defenseman’s first goal of the season, a blast from the point at 44:03 of the final frame, broke a 2-2 deadlock and secured the win for the home side. The play was set up by Andrei Svetlakov, who recorded his second assist of the night, and Joshua Leivo, who finished with a goal and an assist. The result improved Traktor’s record to… Read more...