Shanghai Dragons vs Dynamo Prediction 16 October 2025
📣 The second head-to-head clash of the week between the Dragons and Dynamo is set for Thursday. The Shanghai team are performing brilliantly in Saint Petersburg, shutting down all opponents on their home ice. Will Devin Brosseau be able to upset his former club and lead Dynamo to victory this time? We'll find out soon enough.
Head-to-Head
Last season, the Dragons and Dynamo clashed four times. Former Kunlun managed to secure just one victory. In early September, Nikita Gusev's first-period goal was countered by the Fu brothers and Nail Yakupov, leading the Chinese team to a 3-1 win. In early December, the teams collectively scored nine goals, and they repeated this goal fest at the VTB Arena on March 1. It's worth mentioning the preseason match during the Moscow Mayor's Cup, where the Shanghai side thrashed the Blue and Whites 6-1. In the current regular season, Dynamo and the Shanghai Dragons have exchanged home victories. On Tuesday, Gallant's squad put on an impressive first-period performance to secure a 3-2 win.
Head-to-head statistics Shanghai Dragons - Dynamo
Shanghai Dragons Team Overview
The "Dragons" had a busy week with three matchups. First, the Chinese team suffered a shutout loss to Spartak at Megasport, managing only 20 shots on the Moscow side's goal and racking up 12 penalty minutes. The team, led by Gerard Gallant, then returned to St. Petersburg and twice outplayed the Minsk "Dinamo". In the first game, Quinn and his squad capitalized on three power plays, while in Saturday's clash, they pulled off a stunning comeback in the third period to secure a regulation win (2-1). In their initial encounter with Dynamo Moscow, former San Jose forward Kevin Labanc made his debut for the "Dragons." The star winger quickly notched his first point by assisting Nikita Popugaev. Gallant's crew fired 28 shots at Podyapolsky and dominated in faceoffs.
Match Results: Shanghai Dragons
Dynamo Moscow Team Overview
Dynamo Moscow didn't have the best start to the season, but they've gradually turned things around and climbed into the top eight of the Western Conference. Last week, the Blue and Whites played two matches, earning four points. They comfortably dispatched Salavat Yulaev with a 4-1 victory and then edged out CSKA in a more intense derby showdown, winning 4-3 in a shootout. Maxim Comtois, Nikita Gusev, and Jordan Weal are currently among the top 50 scorers in the KHL. Former Kunlun forward Devin Brosseau is still eager to find the net against his former team. Alexei Kudashov's squad outshot the Dragons in their first encounter, engaged in a physical battle, but couldn't complete a comeback. Forward Maxim Mamin is unlikely to feature on Thursday, but he might be available for the upcoming home game against Lokomotiv.
Match Results: Dynamo Moscow
🏒 Projected Lineups
Shanghai Dragons: Ribar - Duszak, Bischoff - Merkley, Quinney, Rendulic
Dynamo Moscow: Podyapolsky - Pylenkov, Ozhiganov - Gusev, Will, Sekera
🥅 Goaltenders
Former Spartak and Minsk Dynamo goaltender Patrik Ribar has played 10 games for the Dragons this season, posting a solid goals-against average of 2.43 and recording one shutout. On Tuesday, Patrik made 32 saves against the Moscow side and was undoubtedly one of the standout performers on the ice.
Dynamo's primary goaltender Vladislav Podyapolsky recently returned from injury and has already appeared in 5 games for the Blue and Whites. Vlad delivered an average performance in the recent derby against CSKA and then allowed 3 goals against the team from Shanghai.
Editorial Prediction
In the upcoming ice showdown between the "Dragons" and Moscow's "Dynamo," we suggest considering a bet on over 4.5 goals. This wager has come through in seven consecutive matches involving Dynamo and has also been successful in 17 out of the last 18 head-to-head encounters between Shanghai and Moscow sides. The signing of Kevin Labanc has bolstered Gerard Gallant's squad's attacking prowess, and we have no doubts about the scoring abilities of Nikita Gusev and company. We anticipate a high-scoring affair and expect increased activity from former Kunlun forward Devin Brosseau.No comments
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