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Sochi beats Salavat Yulaev 2-1 for third straight KHL win
Sochi beat Salavat Yulaev 2-1 away in a KHL game in Ufa on Tuesday.
Artur Gizdatullin opened the scoring for Sochi, and Denis Vengryzhanovsky added a power-play goal; Maksim Zagrebin scored for the hosts.
The win was Sochi’s third in a row and its second against Salavat Yulaev this season.
Salavat had more time on the attack early, but Sochi defended compactly and blocked 24 shots.
Sochi moved to 12 points, while Salavat remained on 21 points and sixth place in the standings.
Interim coach Evgeny Shaldybin said the victory lifted the team’s confidence and improved the mood in the dressing room.
The reports do not give details of either team’s next game.
Sochi beat Salavat Yulaev 2-1 away to claim its third consecutive KHL win.
The victory was Sochi’s second against Salavat Yulaev this season.
Artur Gizatullin opened the scoring, and Denis Vengryzhanovsky added Sochi’s second goal on a power play.
Maxim Zagrebin scored Salavat Yulaev’s only goal.
Sochi acting head coach Evgeny Shaldybin said the win would boost confidence and improve the team atmosphere.
- Who
- Sochi and Salavat Yulaev.
- What
- Sochi won 2-1, earning its third straight victory.
- When
- Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
- Where
- Away against Salavat Yulaev in Ufa, Bashkortostan.
- Why
- Sochi scored twice and held on to its lead. Shaldybin said the win would boost confidence.
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Salavat Yulaev and Sochi met in their previous game, according to the KHL.
Sochi defeated Salavat Yulaev 2-1 away.
- Final score
- Sochi 2, Salavat Yulaev 1
- Winning streak
- Sochi’s third consecutive win
- Sochi goals
- Artur Gizatullin and Denis Vengryzhanovsky
- Salavat Yulaev goal
- Maxim Zagrebin
- Blocked shots
- Sochi recorded 24
- Standings points
- Salavat Yulaev 21; Sochi 12
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What people are saying
24 blocked shots is a good indicator of commitment.
It gives the guys confidence, the atmosphere in the team becomes lively, and the emotional background is better.