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11 September 2026
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Zhamnov Explains Gudik's Absence After SKA Win
Spartak coach Alexey Zhamnov said forward Gudik is healthy but needed time away from action, adding he should return to the lineup soon.
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Fastovsky: Kuznetsov a Landmark Signing for Sibir
Former Sibir GM Kirill Fastovsky says the club's revamped roster can clear the KHL playoff first round, praising Kuznetsov but stressing team over individuals.
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Razin Slams KHL's Pre-Match Shootout Proposal
Metallurg coach Andrei Razin criticized the KHL's plan for pre-game shootouts, arguing it would kill teams' incentive to attack in overtime.
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Goldobin Skeptical of KHL's Pre-Match Shootout Idea
SKA forward Nikolai Goldobin says he can't picture how a penalty shootout before the opening face-off would work, as the KHL weighs the format change.
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Iskhakov: Moscow Beats New York, Hands Down
Metallurg forward Ruslan Iskhakov, formerly of Bridgeport, compared the two cities and praised Moscow's architecture and cleanliness over New York's.
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Tretiak Urges NHL Stars to Speak Up on World Cup 2028
The Russian federation chief says players like Ovechkin, Malkin and Kaprizov should publicly demand a spot at the 2028 World Cup to boost Russia's return.
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Bouchard: Points Don't Determine Okulov's Leadership
Avangard coach Guy Boucher defended captain Konstantin Okulov's pointless start, saying leadership is measured by courage and dedication, not scoring.
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McKenna to Live with Tavares in Rookie NHL Season
Toronto's No. 1 draft pick will stay with team-mate John Tavares, who says a family environment will help the 18-year-old handle the spotlight.
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Belyaev: Spartak Beat SKA Through Hard Work, Not Flair
Spartak forward Alexander Belyaev says the 3-1 win over SKA came from grinding effort rather than the combination play the team relied on in past seasons.
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Boris Katchouk Gives Verdict on Russian Cuisine
Traktor forward Boris Katchouk says he loves pelmeni, kotlety and syrniki but isn't a fan of borscht, ahead of facing champions Lokomotiv.
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Zamula on why Russians don't stay long in Columbus
CSKA defenceman Yegor Zamula, who spent last season with Columbus, says Russian players there leave chasing bigger ambitions.
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Danil Alalykin Compares Hockey Adrenaline to Exams
Salavat Yulaev forward Danil Alalykin says hockey's emotional swings feel like school and university exams, and calls skiing or riding a motorcycle mid-season reckless.
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Sokhatsky Reflects on VHL After 500th Appearance
Yugra goalkeeper Vladimir Sokhatsky marked his 500th VHL game with a shutout and says the league has grown faster and more competitive over his career.
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Roman Rotenberg: Junior Teams to Return First
Russia's hockey federation vice-president says junior and youth sides could return to competition soon, but the senior team's path back remains blocked by politics.
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Isakov Explains Sokolov's Torpedo Exit
Torpedo coach Alexei Isakov denied fatigue caused the 0:3 loss to CSKA and said the decision to part with Yegor Sokolov was made over time, not overnight.
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Yegor Zamula opens up on turbulent NHL exit to CSKA
The CSKA defenceman explains his tough season, two trades from Philadelphia and Columbus, and why homesickness brought him back to Russia.
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Sidney Crosby Downplays Chase for 2,000 Career Points
Crosby, at 1,761 career points, says reaching the 2,000 milestone would take three strong seasons but insists winning matters more than personal numbers.
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Connor McDavid: Oilers Room Fits Babcock's Energy
McDavid says Edmonton's players have set egos aside and arrived early ahead of camp, praising new coach Mike Babcock for matching the team's focus and drive.
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Andrievsky: Amur's Attack Struggles After Sibir Loss
Amur head coach Alexander Andrievsky says a shortage of shots on goal is behind the team's third straight defeat, this time a 0:2 loss at Sibir.
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Kovalchuk: Ovechkin Will Break Gretzky's Record This Season
Ilya Kovalchuk says he has no doubt Alexander Ovechkin will score the 11 goals needed to surpass Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL scoring mark of 1,016.
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Tretiak: Ovechkin's Future Is His Own Decision
Russia's hockey federation chief says the 40-year-old Ovechkin, chasing Gretzky's all-time goal record, could keep playing as long as he wants, citing Jagr and Howe.
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Metallurg Confirms Talks Over Malkin Return
Club director Alexei Zhloba says Metallurg weighed bringing Malkin home before he re-signed with Pittsburgh, calling the chances '50-50' at the time.
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Zubov: Lada Fell to SKA in Overtime Again
Lada coach Pavel Zubov blamed a lapse in concentration and a systemic third-period error for the 1-2 overtime loss to SKA, the team's third straight defeat.
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