UFA, Russia (Interstat) — Alexander Khokhlachyov scored with 1:15 remaining to lift Salavat Yulaev to a 2-1 victory over Sochi in a Kontinental Hockey League game Friday at Ufa Arena.

Alexander Zharovsky gave Salavat Yulaev a 1-0 lead at 4:41 of the first period. Sochi’s Rafael Bikmullin tied the game on a power play at 3:07 of the third period, setting the stage for Khokhlachyov’s late winner. Goaltender Ilya Konovalov made 25 saves for the win.

Salavat Yulaev improved to 36-32. Sochi, which has lost three straight, fell to 17-47.