Shanghai Dragons vs Dynamo Prediction 14 October 2025
📣 The Dragons are set to face Moscow Dynamo for the first time on Tuesday. Will former San Jose player Kevin Labanc help unravel the White-Blues, who recently outplayed the Shanghai team in Moscow? We're anticipating the debut of the star forward, but for now, let's delve into their head-to-head history and discuss the teams' readiness for the upcoming clash.
Head-to-Head
Last season, the "Dragons" and "Dynamo" faced off four times. The former Kunlun managed to secure just one victory. In early September, after Nikita Gusev's first-period goal, the Fu brothers and Nail Yakupov responded, leading the Chinese team to a 3-1 win. In early December, the "Dragons" and the "Blue-and-Whites" combined for nine goals, then repeated this scoring spectacle at VTB Arena on March 1. It's also worth mentioning their preseason clash in the Moscow Mayor's Cup, where the Shanghai squad thrashed the "Blue-and-Whites" 6-1. Max Ellis made his mark with a brace by the first minute of the second period. At the start of the regular season, Ellis scored four goals but hasn't registered a point since.
Head-to-head statistics Shanghai Dragons - Dynamo
Shanghai Dragons Team Overview
The "Dragons" faced a busy schedule last week with three matches. First, the "Blue-Orange" suffered a shutout loss to Spartak at "Megasport," managing only 20 shots on the Moscow goal and racking up 12 penalty minutes. The team, led by Gerard Gallant, then returned to Saint Petersburg and twice overcame the Minsk "Dynamo." In the first encounter, Quinney and company converted on three power plays, while in Saturday's game, they staged an impressive comeback in the third period to clinch a regulation win (2-1). For their first home game against Dynamo, we expect to see Labanc and McKegg, who were signed last week. On Monday, it was announced that they parted ways with forward Ivan Chekhovich, who had tallied two points in the first game against SKA. Ivan spent a significant time sidelined and was eventually bought out by Sibir.
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 to fifth place in the standings. Last week, the White-Blues played two matches and secured four points. They comfortably dispatched Salavat Yulaev with a 4-1 victory and then edged past CSKA Moscow in a more grueling derby, winning 4-3 in a shootout. Maxim Comtois, Nikita Gusev, and Jordan Weal are currently among the top 50 scorers in the KHL. It was Weal who netted a crucial goal in overtime during their recent home clash against the Dragons. In their upcoming away game against the Shanghai team, Dynamo may have to do without forward Maxim Mamin, who was placed on the injured list on September 28th. Last season, Mamin tallied 26 points with CSKA.
Match Results: Dynamo Moscow
🏒 Projected Lineups
Shanghai Dragons: Rybar - Duszak, Bischoff - Merkley, Quinney, Rendulic
Dynamo Moscow: Podyapolsky - Pylenkov, Ozhiganov - Gusev, Will, Sikura
🥅 Goalies
Former Spartak and Dinamo Minsk goalie Patrik Rybar felt unwell during the game against Spartak, but there have been no reports of any serious illness. The Slovak player has featured in 9 games for the Dragons this season, posting a solid goals-against average of 2.47 and securing one shutout.
Dynamo's main goalie Vladislav Podyapolsky recently returned from injury and has already played 4 games as the last line of defense for the Blue and Whites. Vlad had an average performance in the recent derby against CSKA, but in other matchups, he has saved over 91% of the shots faced.
Editorial Prediction
In the first matchup between the "Blue-Orange" and the "White-Blue," we suggest betting on a double chance for the Shanghai Dragons (1X). The reason being, the Dragons have yet to lose in regulation time on St. Petersburg ice this season. They also held their ground against Dynamo in a recent clash at the VTB Arena. We anticipate that the debut of Labanc and McKegg for the home side will boost their offensive power, while the potential return of Rybar as the last line of defense will bolster the Dragons' confidence defensively.No comments
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