Metallurg M 3, at Amur 1

KHABAROVSK, Russia (Interstat) — Metallurg Magnitogorsk used a dominant first-period offensive outburst to secure a 3-1 victory over Amur Khabarovsk in a Kontinental Hockey League match on Friday night at Platinum Arena. The visiting Metallurg, one of the league’s top teams, struck three times in the opening frame, overwhelming the home side and setting a tone that would hold for the remainder of the contest. The win improved Metallurg’s formidable record to 18-6 across all competitions this season, while Amur fell to 9-14. Goaltender Alexander S. Smolin was the backbone of the victory for Metallurg Magnitogorsk, turning aside 28 of… Read more...