NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (Interstat) — The Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod, riding a four-game winning streak, will host the Avangard Omsk in a Kontinental Hockey League matchup on Sunday at Trade Union Sport Palace.

Torpedo (17-9-0) enters the contest with the stronger record and momentum, having outscored opponents 14-5 during its current run. The team most recently defeated HC Sochi 5-3 on Wednesday, led by forward Alexei Kruchinin, who had a goal and two assists.

Avangard (15-10-0) snapped a three-game skid with a 3-2 victory over Traktor Chelyabinsk on Thursday. Forwards Andrew Poturalski, Giovanni Fiore and Michael McLeod powered the win, with McLeod recording a goal and an assist.

The game features a clash of styles, with Torpedo seeking to continue its dominant play at home against an Avangard squad looking to build consistency on the road. The teams are on divergent paths in their upcoming schedules; Torpedo begins a lengthy homestand after this game, while Avangard embarks on a four-game road trip.