Neftekhimik 3, at Sibir 1

NOVOSIBIRSK, Russia (Interstat) — In a result that defied pregame projections, Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk secured a 3-1 road victory over Sibir Novosibirsk in Kontinental Hockey League action Saturday at Ice Sports Palace Sibir. The win, powered by a two-goal performance from forward Andrei Al. Belozyorov and a 38-save outing by goaltender Yaroslav Ozolin, improved Neftekhimik’s season record to 25 wins and 23 losses across all competitions. Sibir’s struggles continued, falling to 18-29. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 4-2 win for the home team, with its ELO system giving Neftekhimik only a slight 50.30 percent probability to win. The visitors controlled… Read more...