Spartak 5, at Severstal 1

CHEREPOVETS, Russia (Interstat) — In a decisive road victory, Spartak Moscow delivered a commanding performance to defeat Severstal Cherepovets 5-1 in a Kontinental Hockey League matchup Monday at Ice Palace. The win, fueled by a dominant first period and a stellar 39-save performance from goaltender Artyom Zagidulin, improved Spartak’s record to 28 wins and 23 losses. Severstal, which entered the game with the superior record at 33-20, was handed a rare lopsided loss on home ice, a result that defied pregame projections. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 4-3 Severstal victory, with its ELO system giving the home team a… Read more...