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 game at Traktor Sport Palace.

Joshua Leivo had a goal and an assist, and Alexander Kadeikin also scored for Traktor. Goaltender Chris Driedger made 21 saves to secure the win. For Neftekhimik, Evgeny Mityakin and Matvei Nadvorny scored, while Filipp Dolganov stopped 26 shots in the loss.

The win improves Traktor’s record to 4-2-0, while Neftekhimik falls to 3-3-0.