Sibir 0, at Neftekhimik 1

NIZHNEKAMSK, Russia (Interstat) — In a tightly contested Kontinental Hockey League matchup defined by stalwart goaltending, a third-period goal from defenseman Luka Profaca lifted Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk to a 1-0 victory over Sibir Novosibirsk on Sunday at SCC Arena. The result, a defensive struggle that defied pregame projections of higher scoring, saw Neftekhimik improve to 30 wins and 29 losses across all competitions this season. Sibir, shut out for the second time in its last three games, fell to 25 wins and 35 losses. The game’s lone breakthrough came with just 10 minutes and 31 seconds remaining in regulation. On a… Read more...