Spartak 2, at Sochi 5

NIZHNEIMERETINSKAYA BUKHTA, Russia (Interstat) — In a stunning Kontinental Hockey League upset, HC Sochi defeated Spartak Moscow five to two on Sunday, defying overwhelming odds and a dominant season series against their opponent. The victory at the Bolshoy Ice Dome, powered by a relentless offensive surge and a standout performance from goaltender Ilya Samsonov, handed the league’s struggling home team a rare and decisive win. The Interstat game simulator had projected a four to two victory for Spartak, which also held a 78.30 percent probability to win according to the same service’s ELO system. The game began as a tight,… Read more...