Lokomotiv Edges CSKA in Shootout for KHL Road Victory
MOSCOW (Interstat) — Byron Froese scored the decisive shootout goal Sunday as Lokomotiv Yaroslavl defeated CSKA Moscow 2-1 in a Kontinental Hockey League match at CSKA Ice Palace.
Froese also opened the scoring with a first-period goal. CSKA’s Denis Zernov forced overtime with a third-period tally. Lokomotiv goaltender Daniil Isayev made 27 saves on 28 shots through regulation and overtime, while CSKA’s Dmitry Gamzin stopped 19 of 20.
The victory improved Lokomotiv’s overall record to 25-16. CSKA fell to 19-23. The teams have split two shootout decisions in their last three meetings. Lokomotiv next plays at Metallurg Magnitogorsk on Tuesday.