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 IzhevskThe central match between Gornyak and Khimik promises to be intense and high-scoring. Both teams are known for their attacking style of play, and they rank high in the league in terms of goals scored. The forwards of both teams have experience playing at the highest level. Khimik's defense is not perfect, which allows opponents to create dangerous opportunities. It is expected that both teams will be able to score at least three goals each. Taking into account the playing styles and the history of their encounters, this match could see at least six goals scored.
