Torpedo-Gorkii vs Khimik Prediction 23 May 2025
📣 Can Voskresensk claim a second victory in Nizhny Novgorod? The fourth game of the final series between Torpedo and the Yellow-Blues is set for Friday. Currently, the Gorky side leads the series 2-1. Across three encounters, the teams have thrilled fans by netting a total of 20 goals.
Head-to-Head
The rivalry between the "Yellow-Blues" and "Torpedo" began in 2019, when the Voskresensk side clinched a home victory with a 3-1 scoreline, netting a goal in each period. In total, the teams have faced off seven times, with the Gorky team securing three wins (two of which came in the current series).
Looking at the third game of the finals, it's noteworthy that the Voskresensk side didn't lose the first period for the first time in three matches. Contributing to this were top-line forwards Alexander Pashin, Prokhor Korbit, and Daniil Usmanov, who scored two goals by the eighth minute. Later, Korbit added another point by assisting Danila Pivchulin in the third period. Bogdan Konyushkov and Roman Opalev came close to a comeback, but the swift Alexander Pashin struck an empty-netter to lead the Moscow Region team to their first victory (4-2).
Head-to-head statistics Torpedo-Gorkii - Khimik
Torpedo-Gorkii Team Overview
On their road to the final, the team from Nizhny Novgorod overcame Moscow's Zvezda, Chelyabinsk's Chelmet, and Dynamo from Saint Petersburg. After a grueling seven-game series against the Moscow side in the first round, they swept the Ural team with a 4-0 victory. The formidable Dynamo once again pushed Nizhny Novgorod to seven games but ultimately couldn't handle Bogdan Konyushkov and his squad.
On May 21, the team from Gorky fired 30 shots on the "yellow-blue" goal, won 33 face-offs, and accumulated 10 penalty minutes (without conceding while shorthanded). On Wednesday, Torpedo suffered only their second home defeat of the entire playoff series. Notably, in previous series, the team from Gorky went beyond regulation time at home six times but emerged victorious in each encounter.
Match Results: Torpedo-Gorkii
Khimik Voskresensk Team Overview
In the first round of the playoffs, Voskresensk overcame Zauralie from Kurgan (4-3), then dispatched the "Army Men from Neva" (4-1), and in the semifinals, they defeated Yugra (4-1). The "Yellow-Blues" have showcased impressive scoring in most matches. This was no exception in their three encounters with Nizhny Novgorod, where despite facing challenges, Voskresensk netted a total of 9 goals against the Gorky side.
On Wednesday, Alexander Pashin and his squad fired 34 shots on the opposing goal, lost in faceoffs, physical battles, and once failed to contain Nizhny Novgorod's power play, yet still secured a crucial victory. Nine players from Khimik rank among the top twenty playoff scorers, which is an outstanding achievement.
Match Results: Khimik Voskresensk
🏒 Projected Lineups
Torpedo: Dagestanskiy - Konyushkov, Alexandrov - Misnikov, Opalev, Vinogradov
Khimik: Kulikov - Savikov, Orlov - Tkachenko, Krovakov, Pashin
🥅 Goalkeepers
Torpedo's netminder Dmitry Dagestanskiy has already played 21 playoff games. Dmitry has been performing excellently, although he has recorded just one shutout during the campaign, which came in the decisive match against Dynamo Saint Petersburg. In the third game of the finals, Dagestanskiy made 30 saves against Voskresensk. Currently, he boasts a solid goals-against average of 1.79.
For the current Petrov Cup run, Khimik's coaching staff has placed their trust in 23-year-old Dmitry Kulikov. On May 21, Kulikov allowed two goals but managed to stop 28 shots from Torpedo. His goals-against average over 17 games stands at 2.46.
Editorial Prediction
The "Torpedo" team stumbled in the first period on May 21, yet we once again witnessed a fairly balanced game that, under different circumstances, could have led to Torpedo's favored overtime scenario. Considering that the Nizhny Novgorod side have avoided regulation time defeats in seven of their nine home playoff games, we suggest betting on a double chance for Torpedo (1X). Alexei Isakov's squad will aim to establish a comfortable lead in the series before heading to Voskresensk.No comments
Betting Tips: Torpedo-Gorkii - Khimik Voskresensk
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