BALASHIKHA, Russia (Interstat) — Avangard Omsk defeated Spartak Moscow 7-5 in a Kontinental Hockey League game Sunday at Balashikha Arena. Defenseman Damir Sharipzyanov led Avangard with two goals and two assists, while Spartak’s Ivan Morozov recorded a hat trick and an assist in the losing effort.

Avangard built a 3-0 first-period lead before Spartak answered. The teams traded goals throughout, with Alexander Volkov’s second of the game at 40:15 of the third period proving to be the winner. Avangard improved to 21-11 overall. Spartak fell to 18-17.