Neftekhimik 5, at Sibir 2

NOVOSIBIRSK, Russia (Interstat) — The Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk offense erupted for five unanswered goals, defying pregame projections and overwhelming the Sibir Novosibirsk in a 5-2 Kontinental Hockey League victory on Wednesday night at Ice Sports Palace Sibir. Entering the contest as slight underdogs according to Interstat’s projections, which gave Sibir a 52% probability to win, Neftekhimik flipped the script with a relentless attack. The win improved Neftekhimik’s season record to 28 wins and 25 losses across all competitions, while Sibir fell to 23-32. The visitors seized control in a dominant first period. Just past the midway point, at the 8:32 mark,… Read more...