“Ak Bars” reduced their level of dominance. Kazan’s team dominated the game. “Loko” managed to save …

“Ak Bars” took the lead: Kazan’s team dominated the game. “Loko” managed to save themselves with a miracle. It’s hard to say that the railway players failed in the first half of the second match. Yaroslav’s team seemed energetic, with strong movements around the ice, and they actively participated in the fight for the puck. However, the biggest difference between this match and the previous one lies in the physical and mental readiness of “Ak Bars”. Kazan’s team entered the ice with high concentration, acting more aggressively, more organizedly, and more effectively than their opponent. They effectively controlled the middle zone, preventing “Loko” from developing attacks. In such conditions, Yaroslav’s team managed to avoid losing any goals. Both goals were scored by Illya Karpukhin and Mitchell Miller. The team really had good luck, as the final score wasn’t a crushing defeat. Kazan’s team played flawlessly, controlling the game from the beginning until the final whistle.