Neftekhimik 4, at Traktor 3

CHELYABINSK, Russia (Interstat) — Evgeny Mityakin and Andrei Belozyorov each scored twice to power Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk to a 4-3 victory over Traktor Chelyabinsk in a Kontinental Hockey League matchup on Wednesday night at Traktor Sport Palace. The win improved Neftekhimik’s record to 13-11, pushing them above .500, while Traktor fell to 11-12. Mityakin set the tone early, scoring just 55 seconds into the first period to give the visitors a lead they would not relinquish. The forward added a crucial second-period goal and an assist for a three-point night. His linemate, Belozyorov, was equally dominant, netting a power-play goal in… Read more...