Kuzmin’s Two Goals Lift Amur Over Neftekhimik in KHL Contest
KHABAROVSK, Russia (Interstat) — Grigory D. Kuzmin scored twice, including the decisive third-period goal, to lead Amur Khabarovsk to a 3-2 victory over Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk in a Kontinental Hockey League game Sunday at Platinum Arena.
Amur goaltender Maxim Dorozhko made 32 saves to secure the win. Evgeny Mityakin and Matvei Zaseda scored for Neftekhimik, which lost despite outshooting Amur 34-33. Alex Broadhurst also scored for the home team, with Alexander Filatyev adding two assists.
The result improved Amur’s record to 22-37, while Neftekhimik fell to 30-31. The teams will meet again in Khabarovsk on Tuesday.