Ice hockey
Nikolai Goldobin Leads KHL Scoring Race
The SKA forward tallied five points in a 7:2 win over Shanghai Dragons, reaching 12 points in six games to top the KHL scoring charts.
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Comtois to Return Within Weeks, Spartak Say
Spartak Moscow forward Maxime Comtois avoided a fracture after a Tuesday examination and is expected back on the ice within a couple of weeks.
Savelyev: SKA Set for an Even Season
Ex-Krefeld GM Sergei Savelyev praised SKA's deep, well-rotated squad after 4 wins in 5 games, citing Goldobin, Korotky and Romanov as key performers.
Mironov on KHL vs NHL Rule Differences
SKA defenseman Daniil Mironov says KHL restrictions on lingering behind the net boost pace and entertainment value, though adjusting takes time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SKA See Three KHL Fixtures Rescheduled
The KHL moved three SKA matches in the 2026/27 season, including swapping the order of both Dinamo Minsk fixtures, by agreement between the clubs.
Sibir Place Ilya Fedotov on KHL Waivers
The 23-year-old forward has 48 hours for another KHL club to claim him before Sibir terminates his contract after a modest 2024/25 season.
Spartak Moscow Chase Sixth Straight Win Over SKA
Spartak host SKA in Moscow on 10 September with bookmakers favouring the hosts at 2.15, extending a run of five straight wins over the St Petersburg club.
SKA Face Back-to-Back Games in KHL Schedule Crunch
SKA play their second match in two days after facing Spartak in Moscow, sparking fan complaints about the KHL's congested early-season calendar versus rivals like Avangard.
Larionov hails SKA character after win over Lada
SKA coach Igor Larionov praised his players' resilience following a 2:1 overtime win, with a quick turnaround before facing Spartak.
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.
SKA rally past Dinamo Moscow for 5:3 win
Larionov's SKA overturned a 0:2 deficit to beat Dinamo 5:3 and stay unbeaten in two games, while Tambiev's Dinamo dropped to two straight losses.