Preview: Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod at Lada Togliatti

TOLYATTI, Russia (Interstat) — A surging Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod squad will look to solidify its playoff positioning when it visits the struggling Lada Togliatti in a Kontinental Hockey League matchup on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, at Lada Arena.

The visiting Torpedo (31-22-0) enters on a strong run, having won seven of its last 10 games, including a 2-1 victory over Amur Khabarovsk last Wednesday. Goaltender Denis Kostin, who made 24 saves in that win, provides a steady presence in net.

A key offensive catalyst for Torpedo is forward Vasily Atanasov. He has been on a scoring tear, registering a goal in four of his last seven games, including the game-winner against Amur. His consistent shot volume and recent production make him a central figure in Torpedo’s attack.

They face a Lada team (15-38-0) mired in a difficult season and currently riding a three-game losing skid, having been outscored 14-6 in that span. A bright spot in Thursday’s 8-3 loss to Dinamo Minsk was forward Nikita Setdikov, who contributed a goal and an assist. Setdikov has shown flashes of offense, with points in three of his last six outings, and will be relied upon to spark the home side.

The season series has been dominated by Torpedo, which holds a 4-1-0 advantage in the five previous meetings. Lada’s lone win came via a 3-2 shootout victory at home on Oct. 24, 2025. In the most recent clash, Torpedo secured a 2-0 shutout win in Nizhny Novgorod on Oct. 30.

For Torpedo, this game begins a critical stretch against conference rivals as they push for postseason seeding. Lada, far out of the playoff picture, will aim to play spoiler and find consistency in front of its home fans. The puck drops at 7:30 p.m. local time.