According to SE, Nikishin’s injury turned out to be serious. His participation in the second round of the Gagarin Cup is practically ruled out.
SKA’s opponent in the quarterfinals of the KHL playoffs will be a team from the Eastern Conference, as a crossover system is introduced this season. The St. Petersburg Army team will fight against either the Avtomobilist or the Traktor.
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