CHEREPOVETS, Russia (Interstat) — Nathan Todd scored twice Tuesday night to lift Spartak Moscow to a 2-1 victory over Severstal in a Kontinental Hockey League game at Ice Palace.

Todd broke a scoreless tie at 16:52 of the second period and added the decisive goal at 7:07 of the third. Mikhail Maltsev assisted on both Spartak goals. Severstal’s Adam Liska scored with just 14 seconds remaining in regulation to avert the shutout.

Spartak goaltender Artyom Zagidulin made 33 saves for the win. Severstal’s Alexander Samoilov stopped all 16 shots he faced after replacing starter Vsevolod Skotnikov, who allowed two goals on 21 shots.

The win improved Spartak’s overall record to 22-20. Severstal fell to 27-16. The teams will meet again in Cherepovets on Feb. 2.