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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 IzhevskThe match between Norilsk and Izhstal promises to be interesting. Norilsk, fighting for a spot in the playoffs, has been facing difficulties in home games throughout the season. In their last 5 matches, the team has only won one game in regular time, conceding four goals to the Chelny team. The difficulties with results can negatively affect the team and create additional pressure. Izhstal, although not having a clear tournament motivation, managed to defeat Sokol in the previous match. Izhstal's statistics in away games are also impressive, with the team winning two games in regular time. Moreover, they have already beaten Norilsk in the first round of the competition. Taking all these factors into account, it can be assumed that Izhstal will fight for points and pose a tough challenge for Norilsk. Therefore, I predict that the match will be very competitive and may end in a draw or Izhstal's victory.