Shanghai Dragons vs Dinamo Prediction 9 October 2025
📣 The "Dragons" return to Saint Petersburg to face off against Dinamo Minsk in two matchups by the end of the week. Can Gallant's squad bounce back from their disappointing loss in Moscow and put up a strong fight against the "Bisons," who currently rank among the top three in the West? Let's dive into the stats and latest news to find out.
Head-to-Head
Last season, the "Dragons" and the "Bisons" clashed four times, with the Belarusian team claiming victory on three occasions. The former Kunlun team secured their sole win in Mytishchi, shutting out Dynamo with a 3-0 scoreline. On that November night, forward Tyler Graovac tallied two points, while goaltender Jeremy Smith made 37 saves. The highest-scoring encounter between the "Bisons" and the "Dragons" took place in early March, thrilling fans with eight goals. Despite goals from Lucas Lockhart and Yaroslav Likhachev, the Chinese team couldn't overcome the Minsk side. Notably, the aforementioned Kunlun players are no longer part of the Shanghai team this season.
Head-to-head statistics Shanghai Dragons - Dinamo
Shanghai Dragons Team Overview
The Dragons faced off against Chelyabinsk Traktor last week in a single game. The matchup with the Bears was intense and ultimately ended in a triumph for the Chinese team, securing a 5-4 victory in overtime. The standout performer was Canadian forward Austin Wagner, who was recently signed. Over the past two weeks, the Shanghai team's management has been active in the transfer market. On Monday, they announced the signing of 33-year-old Canadian Greg McKegg, and by Wednesday, the Dragons managed to acquire former San Jose forward Kevin Labanc from Minsk, signing him to a one-year contract. Earlier in the week, the Blue and Orange suffered a shutout loss to Spartak at Megasport, managing only 20 shots on goal and accumulating 12 penalty minutes.
Match Results: Shanghai Dragons
Dinamo Minsk Team Overview
Last week, the team from Minsk played two games. The "Bisons" edged out Yaroslavl's Lokomotiv in a shootout but then suffered a surprising heavy defeat against Severstal, losing 5-2. A brace from Vadim Moroz wasn't enough to save the Belarusian side from a setback, as they struggled with shot attempts on Cherepovets' net and frequently lost puck possession. At the start of the new week, the Bisons bounced back with a 4-1 victory over Traktor Chelyabinsk. Forwards Vitali Pinchuk and Alex Limoges each tallied two points, placing them among the league's top 15 scorers, with a combined total of 12 goals. Notably absent from the trip to Saint Petersburg was Yegor Borikov, who netted 19 goals last regular season but has slowed down this season, scoring just once in nine games so far.
Match Results: Dinamo Minsk
🏒 Projected Lineups
Shanghai Dragons: Rybar - Duszak, Bischoff - Merkley, Quinney, Rendulic
Dinamo Minsk: Fucale - Welle, Lyle - Limoges, Pinchuk, Enas
🥅 Goalies
Former Spartak and Dinamo Minsk goaltender Patrick Rybar is the number one choice for the Dragons this season. The netminder has seamlessly integrated into the Chinese squad, earning top honors at the Mayor of Moscow Cup and being named a star of the first week of the regular season. In the game against Spartak, Patrick played just one period but managed to stop 19 shots from the Red-Whites in 20 minutes.
Zach Fucale, who reached the Gagarin Cup final with Traktor last season, is performing excellently as Minsk's last line of defense. Over 10 games, Fucale has secured two shutouts and boasts a goals-against average of 1.86. Ready to step in for the Canadian is Russian Demchenko, who also had a strong previous season with a GAA of 1.81 in 38 games.
Editorial Prediction
The management of the "Dragons" has been making impressive moves in the transfer market, yet strengthening their defense doesn't seem to be on the immediate agenda. Let's consider betting on Dynamo's individual total over 2.5 goals. After a series of confident performances, the Dragons have started conceding more frequently. In their last match against Spartak, Shanghai's defenders seemed off their game: they were passive in blocking shots and left much of the work to Ribar and Kareyev. Minsk's attacking potential is currently undeniable, as they've scored three goals in most matches since the season began.No comments
Betting Tips: Shanghai Dragons - Dinamo Minsk
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