NIZHNEKAMSK, Russia (Interstat) — Artur Tyanulin scored twice and Yaroslav Ozolin made 28 saves as Neftekhimik beat Avtomobilist 3-1 Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in a Kontinental Hockey League game at SCC Arena.

Tyanulin opened scoring at 18:35 of the first period, assisted by Evgeny Mityakin and Andrei Al. Belozyorov. Avtomobilist tied it in the second when Anton Slepyshev scored at 23:18, with assists from Roman S. Gorbunov and Alexander Kadeikin. Tyanulin put Neftekhimik ahead again at 32:53, assisted by Belozyorov and Damir Zhafyarov. Rafael Bikmullin sealed the win with a goal at 59:16 of the third, assisted by Nikita Khoruzhev. Belozyorov finished with two assists, and Bikmullin added four hits. Ozolin stopped 28 of 29 shots. The announced attendance was 3,506. Neftekhimik improved to 2-1, while Avtomobilist fell to 1-2. Neftekhimik hosts Admiral Vladivostok on Sunday. Avtomobilist visits Sibir Novosibirsk on Sunday.