UFA, Russia (Interstat) — Salavat Yulaev defeated Severstal 2-1 in a shootout Sunday in a Kontinental Hockey League game at Ufa Arena.

Vladimir Butuzov gave Salavat Yulaev a 1-0 lead at 9:36 of the third period. Severstal’s Adam Liska tied the game with a power-play goal at 15:52, forcing overtime. After a scoreless extra frame, Salavat Yulaev prevailed in the shootout.

Severstal goaltender Alexander Samoilov made 23 saves on 24 shots in the loss. The result improved Salavat Yulaev’s season record to 17-23, while Severstal moved to 26-14. The teams split their two-game season series, with each winning on the road.