Athletistic/Hockey. The KHL regular season continues. The fight is getting more and more interesting as the end of the playoffs is fast approaching. Teams are actively battling for the KHL playoffs and for more honorable spots in their conferences. Several matches are scheduled for Saturday, February 11. We offer you to study the schedule of three interesting matches and their predictions.
Avangard – SKA
February 11, 2:30 p.m. Moscow time
The day will start with a duel in Omsk. “Vanguard” in its domain will take SKA. Omsk is fifth in the Eastern Conference standings with 75 points. In the last game, “Vanguard” lost to CSKA with the score 1:2 in overtime. SKA is the leader in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) standings. Due to the St. Petersburg army team 95 points. Previously, they secured not only playoff access, but also at least fourth place in their conference. In the last game, SKA defeated Avtomobilist – 5:2. SKA, according to the bookmakers, is the favorite for the upcoming game. The probability of victory of the club from the banks of the Neva is estimated at 56%.
Salavat Yulaev – Vityaz
February 11, 2:30 p.m. Moscow time
New confrontation between teams from different conferences. “Salavat Yulaev” plays in the KHL East and takes sixth place with 73 points. In the last game, the Ufa team defeated “Kunlun” with the score 3:2 in a shootout. “Vityaz” is sixth in the KHL Western Conference standings with 72 points. In the last match, the club from the Moscow region won a victory over Metallurg – 5:4 in extra time. The bookmakers consider “Salavat Yulaev” the favorite for the upcoming match. The probability of his victory is 67%.
Torpedo – Spartak
February 11, 5:00 p.m. Moscow time
These teams play in the KHL Western Conference. Torpedo is third with 83 points. Spartak are ninth with 60 points. In the past, “Torpedo” lost to “Severstal” with the score 3:4 in a shootout. Spartak recently parted ways with Igor Grishin, head coach since November. This week, the red-whites managed to break the losing streak. They took control of Sochi – 3:2. Bookmakers believe that the club from Nizhny Novgorod will win this game. The probability of such an outcome is 67%.
Source: Sport

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