Hk Dinamo St Petersburg vs Buran Prediction
📢 What steps must the coaching staff of Buran take to reach the Petrov Cup quarter-finals? After a strong start, the team from Voronezh suffered three consecutive defeats at the hands of Dynamo and will look to bounce back in the decisive Game 7 of the series.
Head-to-Head
In the regular season, the "Hurricanes" and "Dynamo" faced off twice. On both occasions, the team from St. Petersburg emerged victorious (2-1 OT; 8-2).
The playoff series has been a rollercoaster for the team from the northern capital. Igor Grishin's squad suffered three initial defeats (2-3; 2-5; 1-2), but on Friday, they managed to upset their opponents for the third consecutive time (2-1). The standout player of the last match was the seasoned defenseman Georgy Berdyukov, who notched two assists. It's worth noting that Berdyukov also tallied two points in the previous game, showcasing brilliant play in special teams situations.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Hk Dinamo St Petersburg Team Overview
Igor Grishin's squad secured second place at the end of the regular season, earning home-court advantage in their series against the Voronezh team. Last year, the St. Petersburg side stumbled in the first round of the playoffs, losing 0-4 in the series to Almetyevsk's Neftyanik.
In their clashes with the "Hurricanes," Grishin's men faced a well-organized defense and struggled to capitalize on most of their chances early on. However, in the last three games, they managed to find a balance between defense and attack, outplaying their opponents.
On April 4th, Dynamo struggled to break the deadlock in the sixth game against the "Hurricanes," but forward Nikita Buruyanov stepped up and scored at the start of the second period. Known for his performances with Moscow Dynamo and Nizhnekamsk Neftekhimik in the KHL, Buruyanov is one of the headline players for St. Petersburg. At the beginning of the third period, Dynamo managed to score another quick goal through Vyacheslav Shevchenko's efforts. Their strong play in the early phases of each period and disciplined approach (just 4 penalty minutes) allowed Grishin's side to level the series.
The top scorer for Dynamo remains 27-year-old Maxim Bain (3+1). Previously, Maxim played for Tambov, Khimik, and Novokuznetsk Metallurg.
Match Results: Hk Dinamo St Petersburg
Buran Team Overview
Philipp Metlyuk's squad began to thrill their fans towards the end of the regular season, stringing together five consecutive victories and netting 25 goals. The Voronezh club has emerged as a revelation in the Petrov Cup playoffs. As the 15th seed, they gave one of the main contenders for the trophy a real run for their money.
After setbacks on April 30 and March 2, the Voronezh side finally managed to find the back of the net against Dynamo's goalkeeper Yevgeny Yaroslavlev in the sixth match. The lone goal was scored by forward Andrey Alekseev, who already had two points in this series.
In the latest game, former Barys player Anton Sagadeyev made his return to the 'Hurricanes' lineup. The seasoned center was back after an almost two-month layoff. Winger Maksim Kirileichenko also made his playoff debut after suffering an injury at the tail end of the regular season. Another change from the previous game saw Nikita Lysenkov reclaiming his spot between the pipes for Voronezh, replacing Dmitry Sharov.
Match Results: Buran
🏒 Projected Lineups
Dynamo: Yaroslavlev - Salakhov, Berdyukov - Andreyev, Kvartalnov, Bain
Buran: Lysenkov - Tyuvilin, Alishlalov - Mitrofanov, Polyakov, Alekseev
🥅 Goalkeepers
The 30-year-old Evgeny Yaroslavlev has delivered impressive performances this season, playing 36 regular-season games with a goals-against average of 1.96. Evgeny even managed to feature in 3 KHL games for Dynamo Moscow. In the playoffs, after a shaky start, the goaltender showcased his high level by shutting out Voronezh twice consecutively and conceding just one goal in the last game. Currently, the netminder boasts an excellent goals-against average of 1.42.
Nikita Lysenkov played in 45 regular-season games, recording a respectable goals-against average of 2.38. In the playoffs, the goaltender generally performed well, stopping 141 shots and maintaining a goals-against average of 2.39.
Editorial Prediction
In their last outing, the Hurricanes finally broke their scoring drought with a goal against the team from Saint Petersburg. The coaching staff of the Voronezh side will undoubtedly make several adjustments following recent disappointing performances. Philipp Metlyuk's squad has previously managed to defeat Dynamo on the road, suggesting the head coach might have insights on countering their solid defense. Considering that the Hurricanes have scored at least two goals in eight of their last nine VHL away games, we suggest betting on Burans' individual total over 1.5 goals. The team from Voronezh is capable of delivering strong offensive performances, as they demonstrated in the early games of the series. Veteran forward Anton Sagadeyev could emerge as a standout player in the final match.
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