Shanghai Dragons vs Severstal Cherepovec Prediction 8 November 2025
📣 In St. Petersburg, an ice hockey showdown is set between the Shanghai Dragons and Severstal. The hosts are struggling to find their winning form. Meanwhile, the visitors from Cherepovets have also hit a rough patch, with their last three games falling short of expectations. Which team will emerge victorious on Saturday evening? Let's dive into the details.
Head-to-Head
This season, the teams have clashed twice on the ice in Cherepovets. In their first encounter, Severstal secured a 4-1 victory. The "Steelers" capitalized on two power plays and outshot their opponents. In the second showdown, the "Dragons" got their revenge with a similar scoreline (6-3). Kevin Labanc netted his first goal of the season and added two assists. Early in the second period, the Cherepovets side had a chance to turn the game around, but the Shanghai players held strong while shorthanded, preventing the yellow-and-black squad from converting any of their three power-play opportunities.
Head-to-head statistics Shanghai Dragons - Severstal Cherepovec
Shanghai Dragons Team Overview
The "Dragons" had a tough week, losing both of their matches. On November 3, they took to the ice in Magnitogorsk but couldn't overcome the local Metallurg. Kevin Labanc and his North American teammates found themselves in the penalty box frequently, which proved costly. Metallurg capitalized on two power-play opportunities and scored three more times at even strength. In their second outing, Gerard Gallant's squad faced off against St. Petersburg's SKA. The "Army Men" managed to turn the game around and snatched a point from the Shanghai team in overtime. Excessive penalties remain a significant issue for the current hosts. On a positive note, captain Spencer Foo and center Ryan Spooner have returned to the lineup. However, the KHL-experienced players have yet to make an impact in terms of scoring in the St. Petersburg derby.
Match Results: Shanghai Dragons
Severstal Cherepovec Team Overview
After a brilliant eight-game winning streak, the team from Cherepovets suffered two losses: against Dynamo Moscow and the "Dragons" (whom they will seek revenge against on Saturday). The "Steelers" snapped their two-game losing streak with a victory over HC Sochi (5-4 OT). Danil Aymurzin had an outstanding performance, scoring two goals and providing two assists. Aymurzin achieved this impressive result even without his top partner, Kirill Pilipenko, who once again missed out on the lineup. Former Sochi forward Nikolai Chebykin was also absent. As we can see, Severstal are performing at a high level even without their experienced players. Andrey Kozyrev has been successful in connecting with the younger players. Ahead lies a three-game road trip for the Cherepovets team, but the "Lynxes" fear no opponent right now. They have previously secured victories in the Far East and have performed excellently in battles against league leaders.
Match Results: Severstal Cherepovec
🏒 Projected Lineups
Shanghai Dragons: Tikhomirov - Clendening, Valentsov - Merkley, Quinney, Rendulic
Severstal: Samoylov - Burenov, Kaldis - Dumbadze, Podshivaylov, Veryaev
🥅 Goalies
Former Spartak and Dinamo Minsk goaltender Patrik Rybar suffered an injury in the game against SKA, making way for his colleague Andrey Tikhomirov to step up. This season, Tikhomirov has appeared in 3 games for the Dragons, posting a goals-against average (GAA) of 2.80.
28-year-old Alexander Samoylov showcased impressive form last season with a GAA of 2.57 over 45 games. In the current regular season, Samoylov has played in 20 games, achieving a GAA of 2.36. However, in his last three outings, Samoylov struggled, failing to maintain a save percentage above 80%.
Editor's Prediction
In the upcoming match, we're considering a bet on over 5.5 goals. Recent head-to-head clashes between the teams from Cherepovets and Shanghai have showcased high scoring performances. Given Patrik Rybar's injury and Samoylov's inconsistent form in his last three games, this bet seems well-founded. The "Dragons" continue to rack up penalties, something that the nimble youth from Cherepovets might capitalize on. Meanwhile, Kevin Labanc and his teammates have started to find their rhythm in the KHL, improving their scoring efficiency.No comments
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