Norilsk vs Yugra Prediction 16 April 2025
📢 Can the Khanty-Mansiysk team secure their fourth consecutive victory and complete the Petrov Cup quarterfinals undefeated? The series resumes on Wednesday in Norilsk, where on Monday the "Mammoths" twice trailed during the match but managed to turn the game around and win in overtime.
Head-to-Head
Since 2023, the teams have clashed in seven official matches. The Norilsk side has claimed three victories (5-4 OT; 4-2; 4-3 OT), while the Khanty-Mansiysk team has secured four wins (5-1; 2-1; 3-1; 4-3 OT). Until April 14, the "Mammoths" had limited their opponents to just one goal per game, but this trend was broken in the third game of the current series. On Monday, Norilsk managed to score in each period. The standout forward for the hosts was 26-year-old Sergey Golodnyuk, who contributed a goal and two assists. An accurate shot from the experienced Mikhail Belyaev helped Khanty-Mansiysk clinch a 4-3 overtime victory, taking a confident step towards the Petrov Cup semifinals.
Head-to-head statistics Norilsk - Yugra
Norilsk Team Overview
In the first round of the playoffs, the "Bears" outplayed Verkhnaya Pyshma's Gornyak, winning the series 4-2. Norilsk's home record is impressive: they've lost only three of their last ten games, and those defeats came with narrow margins (identical 0-2 losses to Penza's Diesel and Kurgan's Zauralye, and the aforementioned overtime defeat to Yugra). In the first home game of the series against the Khanty-Mansiysk team, the Bears welcomed a long-awaited return: Danila Dyadenkin, who missed both games in Khanty-Mansiysk, reclaimed his spot alongside Vladislav Kaletnik and Nikita Kolesnikov. Vyacheslav Skobelev and Alexei Kirillov replaced Nikita Shuydin and Nikita Volosenkov in the lineup. The Norilsk side managed just 20 shots on target and accumulated 15 penalty minutes. They were close to securing a home victory but ultimately fell short in overtime.
Match Results: Norilsk
Yugra Khanty-Mansiysk Team Overview
In the Petrov Cup Round of 16, the team from Khanty-Mansiysk outplayed HC Ryazan with a series score of 4-1. The "Mammoths" defense showcased top-tier performance, shutting out Ryazan three times. Notably, Khanty-Mansiysk have now won seven consecutive away games. Interestingly, their last two away matches against Norilsk both ended in regulation time with a 3-3 scoreline. Before the third game against Norilsk, the "Mammoths" made a lineup change: Kirill Spitsenko returned to the third defensive pair, replacing Arseniy Brinkman. The "Blue-Greens" unleashed 50 shots on target, won 35 face-offs (five more than their opponents), and demonstrated superior discipline, taking four fewer penalty minutes than the hosts. The Khanty-Mansiysk team boasts a well-balanced roster, with players from all lines contributing points in the third match of the series.
Match Results: Yugra Khanty-Mansiysk
🏒 Projected Lineups
Norilsk: Nikitin - Isaev, Makeev - Alkhimov, Yakovlev, Leontyev
Yugra: Sokhatsky - Medvedev, Kirpichnikov - Belyaev, Sholokhov, Mahanovsky
🥅 Goalies
Norilsk's goaltender Vadim Nikitin has started all nine playoff games for the "Bears." During these matches, Nikitin has made 345 saves and holds a respectable goals-against average (GAA) of 2.31. Despite the team's defeat, Vadim delivered another strong performance against Yugra, stopping an impressive 46 shots from the "Mammoths."
Veteran Vladimir Sokhatsky has been a mainstay for Yugra for several seasons. The 35-year-old netminder is well-known for his stints in the KHL with Salavat Yulaev and Avtomobilist. He posted an outstanding regular-season GAA of 1.78. In the series against Ryazan, Sokhatsky was notable for shutting out the opponent three times. In the third game against Norilsk, Vladimir saved 17 of the 20 shots from the hosts. Currently, he boasts an excellent GAA of 1.41.
Editors' Prediction
We anticipate that the upcoming game will once again feature a bet on over 4.5 goals. This scenario has occurred in all head-to-head encounters between these teams on the Norilsk ice. After lackluster away results, the "Bears" have finally figured out how to outplay the Khanty-Mansiysk defenders and have improved their scoring efficiency. Forward Danila Dyadenkin, who racked up 51 points in the regular season, is expected to lead the home team and offer creative solutions in attack. He will be supported by Denis Gorbunov and Sergey Golodnyuk, both of whom rank among the top ten scorers in the current playoffs and consistently make an impact on the power play.No comments
Betting Tips: Norilsk - Yugra Khanty-Mansiysk
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