Spartak Moscow vs Shanghai Dragons Prediction 7 October 2025
📣 Can the "Red and Whites" handle the "Dragons" this time at "Megasport"? The Moscow side have been inconsistent lately, while the "Blue and Oranges" are picking up points in every match and are one of the most talked-about teams in the league.
Head-to-Head
During the recent Mayor of Moscow Cup, the "Red and Whites" and the "Blue and Oranges" clashed on the ice. At the end of August, Gerard Gallant's squad emerged victorious with a 3-2 scoreline. Gage Quinney made his mark in the preseason tournament, netting a brace. In last season's regular fixtures, Spartak and the former Kunlun faced off in four matches, splitting the victories evenly. The most high-scoring encounter took place in Mytishchi last November. Pavel Poryadin tallied three points on the suburban ice, while Lucas Lockhart, now playing for the opposing side, scored the lone goal for the "Dragons." Just a couple of weeks ago, the teams met again on Moscow ice, where Nikita Popugaev's two points led the "Dragons" to a 3-1 win.
Head-to-head statistics Spartak Moscow - Shanghai Dragons
Spartak Moscow Team Overview
Currently, the Moscow team sits in 6th place in the Western Conference. However, the "red-and-whites" have played two more games than their opponents from Shanghai. Last week, Alexei Zhamnov's squad put in a solid performance, securing victories against Traktor and SKA. Forward Pavel Poryadin was on fire: first, he notched a goal and two assists against the "bears," and then he found the net again against the "army men." In a recent clash with Metallurg Magnitogorsk, Pavel scored once more, but his effort couldn't prevent a heavy 6-2 defeat for the Moscow side. On Sunday, the "red-and-whites" outshot the "foxes," excelled in face-offs, and were aggressive in physical play, but struggled in even-strength situations. On Monday, the Moscow team announced the signing of defenseman Yaros, who previously played for CSKA and Severstal in the KHL.
Match Results: Spartak Moscow
Shanghai Dragons Team Overview
Last week, the "Dragons" faced off against Chelyabinsk's Traktor in their sole game. The matchup with the "Bears" was intense and ultimately ended in a victory for the Chinese team, with a 5-4 win in overtime. The "Blue-and-Oranges" held their own against the "Black-and-Whites" in terms of shots on goal and faceoffs won. This time, the "Dragons" played more disciplined hockey, though they did concede a goal while shorthanded. The standout performer was Canadian forward Austin Wagner, recently signed by the "Dragons." He scored two goals and assisted Ryan Spooner. On Monday, it was announced that the Chinese team also bolstered their lineup with forward Greg McKegg, who has 41 points in 251 NHL games. Greg, along with former Spartak player Yegor Chezhganov, did not travel to Moscow, but the rest of the squad is ready to take on the "Red-and-Whites."
Match Results: Shanghai Dragons
🏒 Projected Lineups
Spartak: Zagidulin - Kinn, Mironov - Poryadin, Rubtsov, Korostelev
Shanghai Dragons: Rybar - Duszak, Bischoff - Merkley, Quinney, Rendulic
🥅 Goalkeepers
The 30-year-old Artem Zagidulin is known for his stints with Calgary, Metallurg Magnitogorsk, and Neftekhimik. Notably, during the 2016/2017 season, Artem played for Kunlun and posted a goals-against average of 1.47 over six games. Currently, he edges out his colleague Nikolaev in the competition for the starting spot. In the match against Metallurg, both goalies had underwhelming performances, conceding three goals each.
Former Spartak and Dinamo Minsk goalkeeper Patrik Rybar is the Dragons' first-choice netminder this season. The shot-stopper has seamlessly integrated into the Chinese team's lineup. He was outstanding at the Moscow Mayor's Cup and later named the star of the first week of the regular season. However, in the game against Traktor, Rybar conceded four goals, which slightly dented his stats.
Editorial Prediction
In the upcoming clash between Moscow and Shanghai, we're backing the "Dragons" to win with a +1.5 handicap. The "Blue-Orange" have only failed to cover this spread twice since the start of the season. After their setback in the Far East, Gallant's squad regrouped and started delivering consistent performances. As for the "Red-Whites," they seem out of sorts lately, possibly affected by the recent scandal involving forward Ivan Morozov. It's worth noting that in their last three encounters with Spartak, the Dragons have not lost.No comments
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