SKA 6, at Severstal 4

CHEREPOVETS, Russia (Interstat) — In a stunning Kontinental Hockey League upset, SKA Saint Petersburg erupted for a six-goal offensive showcase to defeat the league-leading Severstal Cherepovets 6-4 on Wednesday afternoon at the Ice Palace. The victory marked a significant turnaround for SKA, which entered the game with a sub-.500 record, while dealing a rare home-ice loss to a Severstal squad that has been dominant for much of the season. The result defied pregame projections, which heavily favored the home team. SKA’s attack was led by a dynamic performance from Brendan Leipsic, who recorded two goals and an assist. His linemate,… Read more...