The first goal of this match was scored by SKA striker Arseniy Gritsyuk in the third minute of the match. He was assisted by Alexander Nikishin and Marat Khairullin. SKA defender Nikishin made his 35th assist this season and became the first among defenders, reaching the mark of 50 points scored. He has 50 points (15+35) in 60 matches.
The second place in the list of defenders-scorers this season is occupied by Avangard captain Damir Sharipzyanov, who scored 42 (8+34) points in 57 matches.
Ivan Igumnov and Igor Martynov scored goals for Avangard.
- Kozhevnikov criticized refereeing in the KHL: “Even in our football there is no shame”
Source: Sport

I’m Emma Smith, a dedicated journalist and avid storyteller. I have been writing for news websites for the past 5 years, reporting on hockey news and delivering in-depth analysis of the sport. In my current role as Author at Athletistic, I write about hockey events from around the world to keep followers up-to-date with what’s happening in the sport.