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13 September 2026
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Kvartalnov backs referees after Lokomotiv win at CSKA
Lokomotiv's coach declined to question the disallowed CSKA goal in a 3:2 win, citing second-period penalty trouble and no return date yet for Maxim Berezkin.
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Darren Dietz: food in Canada didn't impress me
The Sibir defenceman took his children to Canada for the first time this year and says restaurant menus there felt bland and repetitive compared to home.
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Matvey Michkov Recalls Awkward Jersey Swap With Ovechkin
Philadelphia forward Matvey Michkov detailed the embarrassing mix-up when Washington's Alexander Ovechkin got a jersey but he didn't, then a delayed mailing followed.
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Nikitin: CSKA Must Apologise to Fans After Admiral Loss
CSKA Moscow coach Igor Nikitin said the team must return to reality and apologise to supporters after a 2:4 home defeat to Admiral.
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Kovalchuk: Ovechkin Should Become Hockey Ambassador
Shanghai Dragons president Ilya Kovalchuk says Alexander Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, should serve as an ambassador for hockey after retiring.
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Fedotov Slams Kravtsov Over Contract Standoff
Ex-scout Sergei Fedotov criticized Traktor forward Vitali Kravtsov, saying his agents will lose any court fight over his contract dispute.
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Bratash Slams KHL's Pre-Match Shootout Proposal
Admiral head coach Oleg Bratash blasted the KHL's idea of deciding drawn games with a shootout before puck drop, saying its author needs medical help.
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Cherkas: Fedotov Looking Sharp in Spartak Debut
Former SKA coach Sergei Cherkas praised Ivan Fedotov's first three matches for Spartak, noting strong play despite a costly error against his old club SKA.
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Zhamnov: Spartak's 8:0 win over Severstal wasn't perfect
Spartak Moscow coach Alexei Zhamnov said his side's 8:0 KHL rout of Severstal still had flaws, citing power-play execution as the reason for a third-period timeout at 7:0.
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Severstal Coach Kozyrev: We Lost in Every Aspect vs Spartak
Severstal coach Andrei Kozyrev admitted his team lost in every aspect after an 8-0 defeat to Spartak, but praised first-period chances created.
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Dumbadze slams Severstal after 0:8 rout by Spartak
Severstal forward David Dumbadze called his team's performance disgraceful after an 0:8 road defeat to Spartak in the KHL, praising traveling fans.
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Tambiev: Gusev Return to Dynamo Still Unresolved
Dynamo Moscow's coach said conditions must still align before Nikita Gusev could rejoin, though he confirmed the forward is eager to return.
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Rotenberg: USA Hockey Backs Russia's Return
Roman Rotenberg claims USA Hockey supports Russia's return to international competition and that a Russia-USA match is realistic soon.
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Alexei Morozov: KHL Targets Concerts as Main Rival for Fans
KHL president Alexei Morozov says concerts, not the NHL, are the league's key competitor for new audiences under its strategy through 2028/2029.
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Mostovoi: Ovechkin's lifestyle hasn't slowed him down
Alexander Mostovoi says Ovechkin has lived the same way for over a decade and still looks sharp ahead of his 22nd NHL season, needing 11 goals to pass Gretzky.
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Balandin: Dinamo Disappointing, No Faith in Tambiev
Andrei Balandin criticized Dinamo Moscow's start under Leonid Tambiev and praised Barys and Salavat Yulaev despite the latter's 8:6 loss in Astana.
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Silantyev Fires Back at Doubters After Injury
Metallurg forward Dmitry Silantyev says criticism about his form since last season's leg injury only motivates him as he returns to KHL action.
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Rotenberg: Ovechkin Can Still Outplay Younger Rivals
Russia 25 coach Roman Rotenberg says Alexander Ovechkin, who turns 41 on 17 September, could reach 1,000 NHL goals and outperform younger players this season.
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Karandin Slams KHL Over Video Review Chaos
Ex-referee Yuri Karandin criticized the KHL for cutting shootout rounds while officials keep halting matches for lengthy video reviews, citing a recent CSKA goal disallowed against Admiral.
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Tretyak Cool on KHL's Pre-Match Shootout Idea
FHR president Vladislav Tretyak doubts the KHL's plan to settle ties with a shootout before puck drop, suggesting a pre-season trial first.
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Crosby: Ovechkin's Scoring Touch Isn't Fading at 41
Crosby says Ovechkin's shot remains lethal entering his 22nd NHL season, pointing to his 32-goal campaign and record 929 career goals.
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Igor Larionov Jr on Battling Back Injury Last Season
The SKA forward says he played through pain before back surgery, missed the Spartak game, and is now feeling fully fit again.
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Valery Belov: KHL Should Bring Back Three-Point System
Former Russia head coach Valery Belov argues the KHL should restore the three-point system, saying a clean win shouldn't count the same as a shootout victory.
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Danil Aimurzin: Settling In at SKA St. Petersburg
After a trade from Severstal, Aimurzin has one goal in four games for SKA, who beat Lada twice, Dynamo once, but lost to Spartak.
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