Khimik vs Ska Neva Prediction 20 April 2025

After a tough series against Kurgan's Zauralie, the "Yellow-Blues" put on a dominant display in their new series against the "Army Men," outscoring them 15-4 over three games. On April 17, despite the final defeat, the Voskresensk side managed to net their usual three goals. The standout performer for the Moscow Region team in the last match was 23-year-old Dmitry Solovyev, who recorded a brace and an assist. On Thursday, Voskresensk registered only 17 shots on target, won 24 face-offs, and accumulated 21 penalty minutes, conceding three times while shorthanded. Despite having three power-play opportunities, the "Yellow-Blues" failed to capitalize on their numerical advantage. The team's top scorer, Prokhor Korbit, did not register a point for the first time in a long while.

On Thursday, the "Army Men" aimed to seize the initiative from the first minutes, frequently delivering dangerous shots on the Voskresensk team's goal. Despite their efforts, the first period ended disastrously for the St. Petersburg side. In the latter half of the second period and early in the third, the "Red and Blues" dominated, scoring three times on the power play. Nikolai Voyevodin's squad outperformed the Moscow Region players in shots on target and faceoff wins, showcased superior discipline, and successfully neutralized 100% of the "Yellow and Blue" power plays. Forward Grigory Kuzmin, called up from SKA, earned his first point in the current playoffs on Thursday. The Army Men's leading playoff scorer, Semyon Demidov (6+3), remains out of the lineup for the second consecutive game.