Omskie Kryliya vs Norilsk Prediction 22 August 2025
📣 The second day of the tournament named after the esteemed Russian coach V.V. Shilov promises an intriguing clash between the team from Omsk and the squad from Norilsk. The Omsk team has already embarked on their tournament journey but fell short against the hosts, the Dynamo team from the northern capital, on Thursday. Can the "Hawks" now stand up to the Norilsk side, who have yet to suffer a regulation-time defeat in the preseason? Let's delve into our prediction.
Head-to-Head
Throughout their history, the "Hawks" and the "Polar Bears" have faced off four times. The team from Norilsk has never been defeated by Omsk in regulation time. Their only setback came in January 2024, when the "Hawks" proved more accurate in a shootout. In their most recent clash in Norilsk, first-line center Vladislav Kaletnik scored twice, securing a thrilling overtime victory for the "Polar Bears."
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Omskie Kryliya Team Overview
By the end of the 2024/2025 regular season, the "Hawks" found themselves in 26th place on the table, missing out on the playoffs. During the offseason, the Omsk team significantly bolstered their roster by acquiring goaltender Yevgeny Yaroslavlev, as well as defensemen Ruslan Petrishchev and Georgy Berdyukov, who previously played for Dynamo Saint Petersburg (although the newcomers couldn't help defeat their former club on Thursday). The head coach of the Omsk team also draws attention. It's Canadian specialist Louis Robitaille, who previously served as an assistant coach for Canada's junior national team. So far, the "Wings" have been solid defensively, conceding more than one goal only once, against Tyumen's Rubin in early August.
Match Results: Omskie Kryliya
Norilsk Team Overview
In the 2024/2025 regular season, Norilsk finished 13th in the standings. The team accumulated 77 points, scoring 195 goals while conceding 184. It's worth noting that this is a relatively young team, having been established on April 17, 2023. In their debut playoff appearance, Vladimir Gusev's squad managed to overcome Gornyak from Verkhnyaya Pyshma but couldn't handle Yugra from Khanty-Mansiysk, losing 0-4. During the off-season, Norilsk had to part ways with promising talent Danila Dyadenkin, who moved to the KHL. Forward Nikita Kolesnikov, who racked up an impressive 59 points during the regular season, also left the team. The signing of seasoned player Alexander Ugolnikov, who has experience in the KHL with Yugra, Admiral, and Avangard, appears to be an intriguing addition.
Match Results: Norilsk
🏒 Projected Lineups
Omskie Krylya: Yaroslavlev - Petrishchev, Berdyukov - Nikolenko, Zlodeev, Kozhevnikov
Norilsk: Nikitin - Abdeev, Korchemkin - Korenev, Gorbunov, Golodnyuk
🥅 Goalkeepers
31-year-old Evgeny Yaroslavlev delivered impressive performances last season, playing 36 regular-season games with a goals-against average of 1.96. Evgeny even made 3 appearances in the KHL for Dynamo Moscow. In the playoffs, the goaltender also contributed to Dynamo St. Petersburg's efforts, saving 95% of shots across 19 games.
28-year-old Vadim Nikitin was previously part of the Admiral Vladivostok system but did not make any KHL appearances. During the regular season, Nikitin allowed an average of 2.59 goals per game and posted a save percentage of 93%. In the playoffs, Nikitin played 10 games and secured 4 wins.
Editorial Prediction
On the opening day of the V.V.Shilov tournament, the promising "wings" left us wanting more goals. We anticipate that Friday will paint a different picture. Our top betting pick is over 4.5 goals. This total has been surpassed in three of the four head-to-head clashes between the Omsk and Norilsk teams. On August 16, the "Polar Bears" played an attacking game against a spirited Khimik, took a few days to recharge, and are now ready to deliver another goal-fest.
Betting Tips: Omskie Kryliya - Norilsk
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