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18 September 2026
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Razin Declines to Elaborate After Metallurg Loss
Metallurg coach Andrei Razin apologized to fans after a 2:3 defeat to Spartak, calling the new Korotkov-Tkachev-Iskhakov line a coaching staff decision.
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Nikita Zadorov Wary of Returning to Russia
The Bruins defenceman says new Russian laws make it unclear which of his anti-war comments could put him at legal risk if he goes home.
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Ovechkin Explains His View on Breaking Scoring Records
The Capitals star says whichever record stands will always be more valuable than the one that replaces it, and confirmed plans for a personal museum.
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Carbery: Ovechkin's Video Cameo Changes Nothing
Capitals coach Spencer Carbery says his view of captain Alexander Ovechkin is unaffected by the winger's brief appearance in a United Russia campaign video.
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Dylan Larkin Won't Explain Trade Request From Red Wings
The 30-year-old forward, stripped of Detroit's captaincy, says he may never reveal why he asked for a trade and denies reports naming Vegas, Florida, Minnesota and Dallas.
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Boris Mikhailov: CSKA's Start to KHL Season Poor
The two-time Olympic champion says CSKA's attack is the problem despite a 4:0 win over Sochi, and predicts victory over Torpedo next.
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Gomolyako Slams Gordon Over Traktor's Poor Start
Ex-Traktor vice-president Sergei Gomolyako criticised coach Scott Gordon as Chelyabinsk sit bottom of the Eastern Conference with 2 points from 4 games.
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Luke Johnson Backs Kantserov and Nabokov for NHL Success
Metallurg forward Luke Johnson predicts Roman Kantserov will crack Chicago's line-up quickly, while goaltender Ilya Nabokov needs more time to break through at Colorado.
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17 September 2026
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Gomolyako: SKA Not Yet at Full Strength Despite 5-1 Run
Ex-Metallurg sporting director says SKA's 5 wins in 6 games mask a team still shaking off pre-season load, with a tough back-to-back schedule ahead.
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Luke Johnson: Borscht and Pelmeni Are My Favourites
The Metallurg Magnitogorsk forward reflects on four years in Russia, praising Moscow's beauty and the warmth of people in Magnitogorsk.
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Larionov Defends Son After Ottenbreit Scuffle
SKA coach Igor Larionov addressed the third-period clash between his son and Shanghai's Turner Ottenbreit, promising the team has enforcers ready when needed.
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Matthew Barnaby Backs Kucherov's Take on Modern Hockey
Ex-NHL forward Matthew Barnaby agrees with Nikita Kucherov that today's game is faster but lacks hockey IQ, especially on third and fourth lines.
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Lyuzenkov Slams Sibir After Loss to Neftekhimik
Sibir's coach blasted a wasted power play and passive defending from Kuznetsov and Beck following the 0:3 defeat to Neftekhimik.
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Kuznetsov Denies Dressing-Room Rift at Sibir
After a 0:3 loss to Neftekhimik, Sibir forward Yevgeni Kuznetsov rejected claims of a divided squad, insisting the team stays united.
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15 September 2026
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Alexander Radulov on Talking to Referees
The Lokomotiv forward explained why he approaches officials mid-game, describing a playoff moment when a referee later admitted missing a call against him.
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Ivan Vydrenkov on His Changing Relationship with Money
The Traktor defender, traded from SKA in July, says impulsive spending has given way to saving for property after early splurges on brands and phones.
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Ovechkin: I'd Have Scored More With Kucherov or Kaprizov
The Capitals star praised Kirill Kaprizov and Nikita Kucherov's playmaking, saying it recalls the underrated vision of his longtime centre Nicklas Backstrom.
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Roman Rotenberg: Russian hockey edging back internationally
Rotenberg says junior teams are returning step by step, with a students' tournament in China set for January pending court cases.
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Ovechkin Unfazed by Young Forwards Chasing His Spot
Ovechkin says pressure from Capitals prospects fuels his motivation heading into his 22nd NHL season, as his goal record chase continues.
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Sharipzyanov Explains How He Handles On-Ice Trash Talk
Avangard captain Damir Sharipzyanov says he ignores provocations from rivals and prefers proving himself through play, praising team-mate Konstantin Okulov's composure.
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Rybin, Mishkin Slam Pre-Match Shootout Proposal
Two former KHL players rejected Alexei Morozov's idea of holding shootouts before matches, calling it impractical and even mocking the proposal.
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Bobrovsky Relieved to Avoid Facing Matthews
The 37-year-old Russian goalkeeper, who signed a three-year, $7 million cap hit deal with Toronto, praised Auston Matthews as a uniquely gifted opponent.
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Sharipzyanov: Loss to Lokomotiv Still Haunts Me
Avangard defender Damir Sharipzyanov admits the Gagarin Cup semi-final collapse against Lokomotiv, sealed by two late goals in game six, still troubles him months later.
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Ovechkin: Russia's Olympic Ban Talk Feels Pointless Now
The Washington captain says he's stopped speculating on Russia's international ban, doubting Gary Bettman alone controls the decision to return.
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