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29 September 2026
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Brylin Explains Minsk Dinamo's OT Loss to Moscow Dinamo
Minsk Dinamo coach Sergei Brylin says lingering tension from last season's play-offs fueled Thursday's emotional 3-4 overtime defeat to Moscow Dinamo.
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Larionov Explains What He Wants From Glotov at SKA
SKA coach Igor Larionov says he'll speak one-on-one with Vasily Glotov, urging the on-loan Traktor forward to convert his high work rate into goals and assists.
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Pavel Zubov on Lada's 0:5 Loss to CSKA
Lada coach Pavel Zubov admitted his side were outplayed by CSKA despite leading in distance and puck possession, as the team dropped to 10th in the West.
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Grigorenko: Traktor Must Learn How to Win
After a 3-4 home loss to SKA, Grigorenko and coach Gordon addressed Traktor's finishing woes as the club sits last in the East standings.
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Afanasyev: Avangard Built Squad to Chase Gagarin Cup
Forward Yegor Afanasyev says Avangard's roster is strong enough to compete for the Gagarin Cup, crediting sharper structure and expecting injured players to return soon.
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Grishin hails Neftekhimik's scoring after 6:3 win over Barys
Neftekhimik's coach credited a strong second period and improved finishing for the KHL win, noting the team no longer struggles to score like it did last season.
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Kravets slams Barys after 3:6 loss to Neftekhimik
Barys coach Mikhail Kravets criticized his players' sloppy first two periods in a 3:6 home defeat, defended goalkeeper Nikita Shepard and called for consistency.
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Andrei Mironov on Sochi's eighth loss in nine games
Sochi fell 1:4 to Shanghai, their eighth loss in nine matches. Coach Mironov cited finishing problems, benched several players, and gave an update on Timur Khafizov.
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Macklin Celebrini on NHL's rising salaries
The Sharks forward says growing NHL interest is lifting pay for owners and players alike, days after Cale Makar became the league's top earner.
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Mitch Marner on NHL's Rising Young Star Contracts
The Vegas forward says growing audiences and bigger engagement are fueling record deals for players like Celebrini and Makar, with young talent raising the bar every year.
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28 September 2026
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Tambiev: no excuses after Dynamo's loss to Traktor
Dynamo's coach defended his line changes and said scoring chances mean nothing without finishing, after a 1:2 overtime defeat to Traktor.
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Scott Gordon Praises Russian Anthem After Traktor Win
Traktor's Canadian coach Scott Gordon said he enjoys hearing Russia's anthem, after his team beat Dinamo Moscow 2-1 in overtime to snap a three-game losing skid.
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Jack Hughes praises Cale Makar's record NHL deal
Devils forward Jack Hughes says Cale Makar's $20.4 million-a-year contract is a great sign for the NHL, despite salaries lagging other leagues.
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Razin snaps at reporters after Metallurg's 5-1 win over Avangard
Metallurg coach Andrei Razin lost patience at a press conference, tired of questions about Yakovlev and Tkachev after a 5-1 win over Avangard in Omsk.
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Boucher: Avangard's 1:5 loss to Metallurg not down to injuries
Avangard coach Guy Boucher blames structure and discipline, not injuries, for the 1:5 defeat by Metallurg, saying the score was 1:3 without empty-net goals.
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Gatiyatulin: Ak Bars still taking shape after 2-1 loss to Metallurg
Ak Bars coach Anvar Gatiyatulin says his young side lacks KHL experience after losing at Metallurg, and awaits news on injured Galimov and Katelevsky.
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Vorobyov: Kucherov is "in space" with his hockey IQ
Former Russia coach Ilya Vorobyov called Tampa star Nikita Kucherov a unique player with elite IQ after he said hockey has become faster but dumber.
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Severstal coach Kozyrev: win over Sochi came on character
Andrei Kozyrev called the 3:1 home win over Sochi in the KHL hard but vital, and said promising new signing Chaly from Lokomotiv will get ice time.
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Krikunov: Russian coaches can be sacked after first games
Former Russia head coach Vladimir Krikunov says domestic coaches rush pre-season work as they risk dismissal, citing Borisov's exit at Amur after one game.
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Tambiev after 1-3 loss: Dynamo would bench leaders if depth allowed
Dynamo coach Leonid Tambiev says trades are off the table after the home loss to Salavat Yulaev and demands leaders deliver on the ice, citing cheap penalties.
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Morozov: KHL wants a year to discuss pre-game shootout idea
KHL president Alexei Morozov says the league wants a year to discuss the pre-game shootout with clubs, and the sharp reaction did not surprise him.
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Mikhailov expects Russia's IIHF status to change in 2-3 years
Two-time Olympic champion Boris Mikhailov says time is needed for Russia's return to IIHF events, while the FHR's appeal goes before the Court of Arbitration.
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Plyushchev slams Dynamo's 'cowardly hockey' under Tambiev
Former Russia coach Vladimir Plyushchev says Dynamo play cowardly hockey and that Leonid Tambiev shows provincial complexes after 10 points in 10 games.
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Brylin after Dinamo Minsk's 1-2 loss at Shanghai: we lacked speed
Dinamo Minsk coach Brylin says the team lost battles early, missed chances in the second period and may bring in fresh young players after the 1-2 defeat.
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