NIZHNEKAMSK, Russia (Interstat) — Andrei Belozyorov scored in overtime Tuesday to lift Neftekhimik to a 2-1 victory over Traktor in a Kontinental Hockey League game at SCC Arena.

Vitaly Kravtsov opened the scoring for Traktor late in the first period, but Neftekhimik defenseman Artyom Serikov equalized before the intermission. The 1-1 stalemate held through a penalty-filled second period and a scoreless third, forcing overtime. Belozyorov netted the winner at the 34:56 mark of the extra frame.

Goaltender Yaroslav Ozolin made 21 saves for the win. Neftekhimik improved to 32-33 overall, while Traktor fell to 29-34.