CHEREPOVETS, Russia (Interstat) — Admiral Vladivostok (10-15) visits Severstal Cherepovets (19-9) in a Kontinental Hockey League matchup on Thursday at Ice Palace.

The game is a rematch of an Oct. 21 meeting, which Severstal won 4-1 on the road. The teams are trending in opposite directions, with Severstal winning seven of its last 10 games and Admiral losing seven of its last 10.

Admiral is coming off a 2-1 shootout victory at Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod on Tuesday. Forward Kyle Olson scored a goal and Adam Huska made 25 saves in the win. Despite the recent victory, Admiral has struggled to find consistent offense.

Severstal, meanwhile, is riding a three-game winning streak after defeating Dinamo Minsk 4-2 on Tuesday. Forward Adam Liska scored two goals in that contest, highlighting a potent offense that has powered the team to the upper tier of the KHL standings.

Severstal has been strong on home ice, while Admiral faces the challenge of a long road trip from Russia’s Far East. Admiral goaltender Huska will likely need another standout performance to counter a high-scoring Severstal attack.