NOVOSIBIRSK, Russia (Interstat) — Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk erased a two-goal deficit to defeat Sibir Novosibirsk 5-2 in Kontinental Hockey League play Wednesday at Ice Sports Palace Sibir.

Sibir’s Alexei Yakovlev opened the scoring midway through the first period, but German Tochilkin answered for Neftekhimik before the intermission. The visitors then dominated the second period with goals from Nikita O. Popugayev, Bulat Shafigullin and Evgeny Mityakin in a 10-minute span. Damir Zhafyarov added a third-period insurance marker.

Zhafyarov finished with a goal and an assist for Neftekhimik, while Danila Kvartalnov and Nikita Khlystov each had two assists. Goaltender Filipp Dolganov made 25 saves for the win. The victory improved Neftekhimik’s record to 28-25, while Sibir fell to 23-32.