Shanghai Dragons vs Severstal Cherepovec Prediction 12 February 2026
📣 On Thursday, an icy showdown awaits as teams from the Tarasov Division clash on the ice in Saint Petersburg. The local Dragons will host Severstal. Which team will break out of their slump and secure a crucial victory? Let's delve into our prediction.
Head-to-Head
This season, the Shanghai team and Cherepovets have clashed sticks three times already. In their October matchup, the "Steelers" secured a convincing victory on home ice with a 4-1 scoreline. The players in black-and-yellow converted two power plays and scored once in each period. On November 1, the Dragons got their revenge with a 6-3 win. The second period proved pivotal in the November game, as the Shanghai side netted three unanswered goals. The third encounter took place at the "SKA Arena," where Cherepovets prevented the Chinese team from staging a third-period comeback and sealed the game with an empty-net goal, finishing 4-2. Looking at the bigger picture, Severstal have only lost to the Dragons twice in their last ten head-to-head meetings.
Head-to-head statistics Shanghai Dragons - Severstal Cherepovec
Shanghai Dragons Team Overview
Mitch Love's squad, after the All-Star break, have already faced off against Lokomotiv. Despite outshooting the Yaroslavl side, Merkley and his teammates couldn't find a way past Daniil Isaev, resulting in a 0-2 defeat. It's clear the new coach has tightened up their defense and worked on discipline. Since Love's arrival, only the matches against Minsk's Dinamo (1-6) and Omsk's Avangard (3-5) have been disappointing. Key players like Labanc and Rendulic need to rediscover their scoring touch, as failing to score in the last two games is a concerning trend. With such poor conversion rates, Shanghai's playoff hopes are fading rapidly. On the injury list for the hosts are Rybar, Harpur, and Groleau. Meanwhile, Russians Kablukov, Leontyev, and Rasskazov don't always make the lineup.
Match Results: Shanghai Dragons
Severstal Cherepovec Team Overview
Cherepovets also played a match this week, engaging in a high-scoring showdown with Dinamo Minsk, where they fell 7-4. The team racked up penalties, which Enas and Pinchuk's power play units capitalized on effectively. Currently, the team from the Vologda region sits third in the Western Conference standings-one of Severstal's best performances in recent times. However, January and early February have not been as fruitful for the visitors; Kozirev's squad has struggled to win by margins of two or more goals and sometimes even lost to lower-ranked opponents. The situation is further complicated by Adam Liska's departure for the Olympics, while Chebykin and Veryayev remain on the injured list.
Match Results: Severstal Cherepovec
🏒 Probable Lineups
Shanghai Dragons: Tikhomirov - Bischoff, Reilly - P.Fu, Sutter, S.Fu
Severstal: Samoylov - Gregoire, Kaldysh - Kvotchko, Aymurzin, Ilyin
🥅 Goalkeepers
Shanghai's primary goalie, Patrik Rybar, remains sidelined due to injury. Recently, the Dragons' coaching staff have been opting for 30-year-old Andrey Tikhomirov. This season, Tikhomirov has played 13 games between the pipes, posting a goals-against average (GAA) of 2.92.
Last season, 29-year-old Alexander Samoylov showcased impressive form with a GAA of 2.57 over 45 games. In the current campaign, Samoylov has played 35 games and achieved a GAA of 2.19. Having returned from injury, Alexander is set to replace the consistently underperforming Konstantin Shostak.
Editor's Prediction
For the upcoming match, consider betting on the Shanghai Dragons with a +1.5 handicap. Severstal have failed to win by a margin of two or more goals in nine out of their last ten games, which suggests Shanghai might capitalize after struggling to score in tough encounters against Igor Nikitin's former and current teams. This wager seems reasonable given Adam Liska's departure for the Olympics and the less-than-optimal form of recently recovered goalkeeper Samoylov.No comments
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