Despite the efforts of the senior players, the results of the games of the Krasnoyarsk Lynx this season leave something to be desired. The team is in last place in the league table, with a weak defense and a weakened offense. At the same time, the Mammoths of Yugra demonstrate a high efficiency in scoring against their opponents. They have already shown their strength by winning previous games. The team has a balanced lineup, with a mix of experience and youth, giving them an advantage in physical play. Since the game will be played at the home arena of the Krasnoyarsk Lynx, the players will want to showcase their best skills and try their best. However, it will be difficult to compete against the Mammoths of Yugra. My bet is on the Mammoths of Yugra to win with a handicap (-4.5).
My forecast for this game is that the Lynxes will be able to score at least a couple of goals. There are several main arguments for this. Firstly, in the previous matches that the Mammoths played on the Lynxes' ice, they conceded a minimum of two goals. This indicates that the away team's defense is not as solid on the road. Secondly, the Mammoths may have questionable motivation in this game, as they have already achieved their goal of advancing to the next round. Perhaps they will not push themselves to their full potential. Thirdly, for the Lynxes, this is their final game of the season and I believe they will want to showcase their skills and put on a good performance in front of their fans. Finally, based on statistics, the Mammoths concede relatively few goals on average, but their away performance is slightly worse and in recent games, they have conceded at least two goals multiple times. All of these arguments suggest that the Lynxes will be able to score a few goals in this game.