Dynamo St. Petersburg
HC Ryazan
Khimik Voskresensk
Rubin
HC Torpedo-Gorkiy
Metallurg Novokuznetsk
HC Norilsk
Molot-Prikamie
Gornyak Uchaly
SKA-Neva
Zvezda Moscow
Ugra
Chelmet
Youzhny Ural
Zauralie Kurgan
HC Tambov
Buran Voronezh
Dinamo-Altai
Neftyanik Almetyevsk
Bars Kazan
Omskie Krylya
HC Rostov
Diesel Penza
Toros
HC Chelny
Sokol Kr
Crystal Saratov
CSK VVS
MHK Olympia K-Ch
Izhstal IzhevskIn the match between Norilsk and the oil team, the advantage is clearly on Norilsk's side. The hosts have a strong form, winning 8 out of the last 10 matches, while the oil team has suffered 8 consecutive defeats. Norilsk also holds a higher position in the league table and has a significant 10-point advantage. Based on these factors, it can be assumed that Norilsk will win the match.
