Severstal 4, at Admiral 1

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Interstat) — Severstal Cherepovets erased a three-goal deficit with a stunning third-period rally to defeat Admiral Vladivostok 4-4 in a Kontinental Hockey League game Tuesday at Fetisov Arena. The game is officially recorded as a tie under KHL regulations. The visiting Severstal squad, which entered the contest with a 64 percent probability to win according to Interstat’s ELO system, appeared to be headed for a decisive loss after Admiral built a commanding 4-1 lead through two periods. The comeback defied a pregame projection from Interstat that had forecast a 3-2 victory for the home team. Admiral established control… Read more...