UFA, Russia (Interstat) — Evgeny Kuznetsov scored 1:44 into overtime to complete a third-period comeback and lift Salavat Yulaev Ufa to a 3-2 victory over Sibir Novosibirsk in a Kontinental Hockey League game Tuesday night at Ufa Arena.

The home side erased a two-goal deficit in the final frame, with Kuznetsov’s fifth goal of the season securing the extra point. Jack Rodewald and defenseman Dean Stewart assisted on the game-winner, with Stewart finishing the night with two helpers.

Salavat Yulaev, which entered the game with a 68.3% win probability according to Interstat’s ELO system, improved its record to 30-28. The victory snapped a two-game home losing streak that included a 5-3 defeat to Spartak Moscow on Sunday. Sibir, which has lost three straight and eight of its last ten, fell to 25-36.

The game was a penalty-filled affair, with the teams combining for nine infractions. Sibir was cited six times, including two penalties to defenseman Yegor Zaitsev. Salavat Yulaev’s Sheldon Rempal led all players with eight shots on goal but also took a minor penalty for embellishment in the third period.

After a scoreless first period, Salavat Yulaev broke through with two quick goals in the second. Denis Yan netted his seventh of the season at the 4:22 mark, assisted by Danil Alalykin and Alexei Vasilevsky. Just 49 seconds later, Devin Brosseau doubled the lead with his 19th goal, with Stewart and Grigory Panin earning assists.

Sibir cut the deficit before the second intermission. Taylor Beck scored an unassisted goal, his sixth, at 15:29 to make it 2-1.

The visitors then tied the game midway through the third period. Semyon Koshelev beat Salavat Yulaev goaltender Alexei Vasilevsky for his 12th goal of the campaign at 8:39, setting the stage for overtime.

In the extra session, Kuznetsov collected a pass from Rodewald and fired a shot past Sibir goaltender Mikhail Berdin to end the contest. Berdin was stellar in defeat, making 38 saves on 41 shots to keep his team in the game. Vasilevsky stopped 19 of 21 shots for the win.

Salavat Yulaev dominated territorially, outshooting Sibir 41-21. Rodewald added five shots and a hit to his assist, while Yan finished with a goal and four shots. For Sibir, Beck and Koshelev provided the offense with a goal each.

The game did not follow special teams trends, as neither team capitalized on the power play despite numerous opportunities. The teams were a combined 0-for-9 with the man advantage.

Salavat Yulaev continues its homestand Thursday against Traktor Chelyabinsk before embarking on a four-game road trip through the Far East. Sibir, concluding a three-game road trip, does not play again until a March 5 contest at Red Star Kunlun as it tries to halt its slide and improve upon a 2-2 record against Salavat Yulaev this season.