Avtomobilist vs CSKA Prediction 14 March 2026

Avtomobilist are finishing the regular season on a high note, boasting seven consecutive victories. Over their last 10 games, Golyshev and his teammates have averaged 3.8 goals per game, while their defense, led by Tryamkin, has limited opponents to just 1.3 goals per match. On home ice, their scoring prowess is impressive, with an average of 3.45 goals per game. A key strength for the team is their power play, which remains effective even in the absence of Reid Boucher and Stephane Da Costa. In their clash with Lokomotiv (4-1), Tryamkin and Gorbunov both contributed points during special teams play. The Ural team has already secured home-ice advantage for the postseason, but theoretically, they can still surpass Ak Bars, who currently sit in third place.

CSKA are showing inconsistent results lately: in their last ten games, the Moscow side have suffered four defeats, only managing to beat Neftekhimik by a two-goal margin at the end of February. The team averages just 1.6 goals per game but concedes just 1.5 goals per match. Igor Nikitin's squad traditionally boasts a strong defense, capable of posing challenges to opponents even on the road-a trait that will be invaluable in the playoffs. This week, the "Army Men" clashed twice with Sochi and defeated the southern team with identical 2-1 scores. In their latest encounter with the "Leopards," the Moscow team fired 22 shots on goal over two periods and struggled to score on a power play late in the game. Both Nikitin's and Zavarukhin's teams still have playoff motivations. The players will aim to surpass fifth-placed Torpedo to secure home advantage in the playoffs.