KHABAROVSK, Russia (Interstat) — Metallurg Magnitogorsk, one of the Kontinental Hockey League’s top teams, visits Amur Khabarovsk in a Friday night matchup at Platinum Arena.

The game pits a powerhouse against a struggling club fighting for momentum. Metallurg Magnitogorsk enters the contest with a formidable 17-6-0 record across all competitions, while Amur sits at 9-13-0.

Metallurg Magnitogorsk, the visiting team, is coming off a 2-1 road victory over Admiral Vladivostok on Wednesday. The win continued a strong pattern for the club, which has secured victories in seven of its last nine outings. Defensemen Danila Palivko, Valery Orekhov and Artyom Minulin were noted for their physical play in the latest contest.

Amur, the home team, is riding a wave of confidence after a dramatic 3-2 overtime win against Avangard Omsk, also on Wednesday. Forwards Artyom Shvaryov and Evgeny Svechnikov, along with defenseman Nikita Yevseyev, powered the victory. The win marked Amur’s second straight after a six-game losing skid.

The matchup presents a classic test of a high-flying offense against a team finding its footing. Metallurg Magnitogorsk will look to continue its dominant run, while Amur aims to extend its winning streak and defend its home ice.

Following this game, Metallurg Magnitogorsk travels to face Barys Astana on Sunday. Amur remains at home to host Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg on Sunday.