CHELYABINSK, Russia (Interstat) — Two teams riding the momentum of decisive victories will clash Wednesday when Traktor Chelyabinsk hosts Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk in a Kontinental Hockey League matchup at Traktor Sport Palace.

Both clubs enter the contest with identical 11-11-0 records across all competitions, locked in a tight mid-table battle. The matchup is the third of the season between the divisional rivals, with Traktor having won the first two. The home team secured a 3-2 victory on Sept. 19 and a 4-3 win on Sept. 9.

Neftekhimik arrives in Chelyabinsk fresh off a 5-2 road win against Barys Astana on Monday. Forward Andrei Al. Belozyorov led the charge with a three-goal performance, while Ivan Nikolishin added a goal and four shots on net.

Traktor is also coming off a high-scoring victory, having edged Sibir Novosibirsk 4-3 at home on Sunday. Forwards Alexander Kadeikin and Vasily Glotov each scored a goal, and Yegor Korshkov contributed two assists in the win.

The game kicks off a challenging road stretch for Neftekhimik, while Traktor begins a lengthy homestand before embarking on a Far East road trip. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. local time.