Ice hockey
KHL Pre-Match Shootout Plan Divides Hockey World
Karandin blasts KHL president Morozov's idea of shootouts before faceoffs as a 'circus,' while Rotenberg and Belyaev take a more relaxed view.
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Sochi Stuck in Grozny Ahead of SKA Clash
Sochi's KHL squad remains stranded in Grozny due to airport restrictions, with the match against SKA still set for 17:00 Moscow time despite relocation offers.
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.
Shchitov Slams KHL Pre-Match Shootout Idea
Ex-KHL defenceman Nikita Shchitov says he doesn't understand Alexei Morozov's proposal to decide draws with a shootout before puck drop, calling it a non-hockey idea.
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.
Metallurg Magnitogorsk Stun Ak Bars in Shootout
Metallurg equalised with nine seconds left and won the shootout 3-2 at Tatneft Arena, with Ruslan Iskhakov scoring both the shorthanded goal and the winning penalty.
Razin: We Didn't Deserve to Beat Ak Bars
Metallurg Magnitogorsk coach Andrei Razin credited his team's character after a 3:2 shootout win over Ak Bars, despite admitting a sloppy performance.
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.
Ak Bars Fall to Metallurg Magnitogorsk in Shootout
Ak Bars conceded a late equalizer and lost in a shootout, with Gatiyatulin and Denisenko pointing to defensive lapses and fatigue at 7 points from 4 games.
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.
CSKA Blasts KHL Over Wrongly Disallowed Goal
CSKA lost 2:4 to Admiral after officials wrongly disallowed Maxim Sorkin's goal; the KHL admitted the error but the result stands.
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.
Torpedo Thrash Lada 7-2, Seroukh Hits Hat-Trick
Daniil Seroukh scored a hat-trick and Yegor Vinogradov added three assists as Torpedo routed Lada 7-2 for their third win in four games this season.
Larionov Jr Signs New Deal With SKA St Petersburg
The forward extended through May 2027 at minimum KHL salary, calling it a hometown discount for a shot at winning the Gagarin Cup with SKA.
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.
Sibir Beat Amur for First KHL Win of the Season
Tyutnev and Popov scored as Sibir Novosibirsk downed Amur Khabarovsk 2:0, with Evgeni Kuznetsov assisting and Mikhail Berdin making 25 saves for the shutout.
Avangard Beat Sochi 4-1 for First Season Win
Nail Yakupov, Semyon Chistyakov, Joshua Livo and Vasily Ponomarev scored as Avangard downed Sochi 4-1 in Omsk to claim their first KHL win of the season.
Salavat Yulaev Part Ways With Konovalov
Ufa terminated Ilya Konovalov's contract by mutual agreement, two days after the goalkeeper conceded seven goals in a 5:8 loss to Barys.
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.
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.
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.
Kamensky: KHL Discussing Pre-Match Shootouts
KHL vice-president Valery Kamensky says a plan to hold shootouts before matches is only under discussion, meant to boost the game's entertainment value.
Andronov Replaces Korol on KHL Board
Sergei Andronov takes over as Transneft's representative on the KHL board of directors for the 2026/27 season, replacing Boris Korol.
Lokomotiv Beat Severstal in Overtime for Third Straight Win
Egor Surin scored in the 63rd minute as Lokomotiv rallied past Severstal 2:1, extending the Gagarin Cup holders' perfect start to three wins.