KHABAROVSK (Interstat) — Alexander Trushkov stopped all 23 shots he faced, and Konstantin Lukin scored the only goal as Amur Khabarovsk defeated visiting Lada Togliatti 1-0 in a Kontinental Hockey League game Monday at Platinum Arena. Amur improved to 8 wins and 6 losses, while Lada fell to 1 win and 14 losses. The announced attendance was 6,325. Amur took a 1-0 lead into the first intermission and protected it the rest of the way. Amur scored the game’s only goal in the first period.

Lukin’s goal stood as the difference. He also recorded four shots on goal. Danil Yurtaikin assisted on the goal and finished with three shots. Yegor Voronkov also assisted and was assessed a two-minute hooking penalty 37 seconds into the first period. Artyom Shvaryov added two shots for Amur, while Ivan Klimovich had three. Vitaly Abramov also recorded three shots. Amur’s attack did not produce another goal, but the one score was enough.

Trushkov was the top star for Amur, earning the win with 23 saves on 23 shots. He had made 34 saves in a shutout in his previous start. Lada could not solve him despite pressure at times. Nikita Setdikov led Lada with five shots on goal and took a two-minute hooking penalty with eight seconds remaining in the third period. Andrei Chivilev recorded three shots for Lada, and Mason Millman had two. Lada’s best chances came late, but Trushkov remained steady.

Amur’s Yaroslav Dyominsky was called for tripping at 52:01 of the third period. Lada’s Setdikov was whistled for hooking at 59:52, ending any late power-play hopes for the visitors. Lada failed to convert on the late power play. Amur held on for the shutout victory, and the home crowd celebrated the one-goal result. The defensive effort in front of Trushkov helped Amur secure the win. Amur was assessed two of the game’s three penalties. Lada took one. Each penalty was a two-minute minor.

The game’s only scoring play came from Lukin, with assists from Yurtaikin and Voronkov. Amur’s defensive effort limited Lada’s best chances, and Trushkov handled the rest. Amur entered after consecutive wins at Traktor Chelyabinsk. Amur had also won at Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg and at home against Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk and Lokomotiv Yaroslavl. Earlier this season, Amur beat Dynamo Moscow at home and Barys Astana on the road. The club’s wins also include a 4-0 victory over Dynamo Moscow, a 3-1 win over Lokomotiv Yaroslavl and a 1-0 win over Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk. Lada entered after an overtime loss at Admiral Vladivostok. Before that, Lada fell to Shanghai Dragons at home. Lada’s only win this season came against Dinamo Minsk. The club has also lost to CSKA Moscow, Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk, Ak Bars Kazan, Barys Astana, Avangard Omsk, Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg and Dinamo Minsk. Lada has been shut out multiple times, including a 5-0 loss to Shanghai Dragons, a 5-0 loss to CSKA Moscow, a 6-0 loss to Barys Astana and a 7-3 loss at Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk.

Amur next hosts Spartak Moscow at Platinum Arena. Lada returns home to face SKA Saint Petersburg. Amur also has upcoming home games against Salavat Yulaev Ufa and Barys Astana. Lada is set to host Dynamo Moscow and Shanghai Dragons. Lada will also host HC Sochi and Admiral Vladivostok. Amur will later travel to Dynamo Moscow and Ak Bars Kazan. Amur will also travel to Spartak Moscow. Lada will also travel to Lokomotiv Yaroslavl, Salavat Yulaev Ufa and Severstal Cherepovets.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Amur 3, Lada 0. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Amur with a 66 percent probability to win.