Neftekhimik defeats Salavat Yulaev, losing 0:3 in the second period. Part 2

The game started with unjustifiable mistakes, uncharacteristic for Nizhnekamsk team. First seconds’ line change mistake led to two-to-one game and Nikita Filatov’s goal. In the end of the first period Igor Polygalov made a mistake in his zone and Alexander Mereskin scored the second goal. After the break, Alexey Glukhov shot from the goalmouth – 0:3.

In just 13 minutes, the home team turned the tide as Berezin, Koukal and Taratukhin scored goals.

On the 51st minute, the guest team remained short-handed, and Vladimir Krikunov took time-out. However, the victory just got postponed to overtime. Kirill Koltsov got penalty for slashing opponent’s hands, and Mikhail Anisin made use of powerplay – 4:3.