Metallurg M 4, at Amur 3

KHABAROVSK, Russia (Interstat) — Metallurg Magnitogorsk withstood a fierce third-period rally by Amur Khabarovsk to secure a 4-3 victory in a Kontinental Hockey League matchup Monday at Platinum Arena. The league-leading Metallurg, which improved its season record to 36 wins and 10 losses across all competitions, appeared to be cruising with a three-goal lead entering the final frame. However, the home side mounted a desperate push, scoring twice to turn a comfortable margin into a nail-biting finish. Goaltender Ilya D. Nabokov was instrumental in preserving the win for Metallurg, making 26 saves on 29 shots to earn the victory. His… Read more...