Shanghai Dragons vs Torpedo Prediction 22 September 2025

The Blue-and-Oranges had a rough trip to the Far East, failing to secure any points. In their first away game in Khabarovsk, the Dragons fell to Amur. The Tigers struck three times in the first period, forcing Gallant's squad to play catch-up. Merkley and his teammates found the net multiple times but couldn't close the gap, ultimately losing 5-4. In their second match, the Dragons faced off against Vladivostok's Admiral, who had previously delivered a defensive masterclass against Novosibirsk's Sibir. On September 17, the Chinese team couldn't upset the Sailors again, suffering a 4-0 defeat. Max Ellis's four-game goal streak came to an end on Wednesday. Forwards Nick Merkley and Borna Rendulic have integrated well into the lineup, collectively tallying 12 points.

The Nizhny Novgorod team, led by Alexey Isakov, who recently celebrated a Petrov Cup victory with the Gorky side, have made an impressive start to the season. The "Deers" currently top the KHL standings with 12 points. Along their journey, they've faced formidable opponents such as Salavat Yulaev, SKA, and Spartak, managing to edge past them despite some challenges. In recent clashes against Lada and Sochi, the team showcased more confident hockey, crushing their rivals with a combined score of 8-1. All eyes are on forward Sergey Goncharuk, who has already racked up 9 points in six games. Egor Vinogradov, who had a productive partnership with Alexey Isakov in the VHL, is now playing a key role in the KHL as well. Meanwhile, forward Nikita Artamonov has been sent to the VHL to reboot his career. It's worth noting that under Igor Larionov last season, Artamonov amassed 39 points.