Neftekhimik 1, at Sochi 2

SOCHI, Russia (Interstat) — Pavel Khomchenko made 38 saves and HC Sochi scored twice in a second-period surge to defeat Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk 2-1 in a Kontinental Hockey League game Saturday at Bolshoy Ice Dome. The victory improved Sochi’s record across all competitions to 12-25, while Neftekhimik fell to 20-22. Neftekhimik opened the scoring just 77 seconds into the contest. Defenseman Timur Khairullin beat Khomchenko for his second goal of the season, with assists from Evgeny Mityakin and Andrei Belozyorov. The early goal set a tone of Neftekhimik dominance in puck possession and shots, but Khomchenko proved impenetrable for the remainder… Read more...