Sochi 1, at Salavat Yulaev 2

UFA, Russia (Interstat) — Alexander Khokhlachyov scored the game-winning goal with 1:15 remaining in the third period to lift Salavat Yulaev Ufa to a 2-1 victory over HC Sochi in a Kontinental Hockey League game Friday at Ufa Arena. The late goal broke a deadlock in a tight, penalty-filled contest and secured a crucial two points for Salavat Yulaev in its push for playoff positioning. The win improved Salavat Yulaev’s record to 36 wins and 32 losses, while last-place Sochi fell to 17 wins and 47 losses. The game defied the pregame projections from Interstat, which gave Salavat Yulaev an… Read more...