Salavat Yulaev 5, at Sibir 2

NOVOSIBIRSK, Russia (Interstat) — In a stunning reversal of both recent form and pregame projections, Salavat Yulaev Ufa delivered a commanding 5-2 victory over Sibir Novosibirsk in a Kontinental Hockey League matchup on Thursday. The game, played before a subdued crowd at the Ice Sports Palace Sibir, saw the visiting team from Ufa dominate from the opening faceoff, building a multi-goal lead in the first period that the home team could never overcome. The win improved Salavat Yulaev’s season record to 5 wins and 12 losses, while Sibir fell to 7 wins and 10 losses. The outcome was a surprise… Read more...