The Nizhnekamsk team continued to perform great, scoring six goals third match in a row. Osala-Cibak-Milovzorov scored four goals, proving to be the most efficient line of the game.
When the score was 5:2, Metallurg coaches substituted Ilya Sorokin for Nikita Lozhkin. However, the goalie was not to blame, as resolute Neftekhimik made a total of 50 shots on target, states KHL’s press service.
This was Neftekhimik’s fourth win in a row, whilst Metallurg lost for the fourth time.