Lada 0, at Torpedo 2

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (Interstat) — In a tightly contested Kontinental Hockey League matchup defined by defensive discipline and squandered opportunities, Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod blanked Lada Togliatti 2-0 on Thursday afternoon at a raucous Trade Union Sport Palace. The victory, anchored by a stifling team defense and a 23-save shutout from goaltender Denis Kostin, allowed Torpedo to exact a measure of revenge after Lada had defeated them in a shootout just six days prior. The win improves Torpedo’s record across all competitions to 12-9, while Lada’s struggles continued, dropping them to 5-15 on the season. The game’s outcome defied the flow… Read more...