Dinamo vs Shanghai Dragons Prediction 24 October 2025
📣 Dinamo Minsk and the Shanghai Dragons are set to face off for the third time this month. This time, the matchup will take place in the Belarusian capital. Can the Minsk team avenge their frustrating defeats in St. Petersburg? We'll find out soon enough.
Head-to-Head
Last season, the "Dragons" and the "Bisons" clashed four times, with the Belarusian team emerging victorious on three occasions. The only win for the former Kunlun came in Mytishchi, where they dominated the Minsk side with a 3-0 victory. In the current regular season, both encounters took place on the Shanghai Dragons' home turf, and both times Gerard Gallant's squad claimed victory (3-2; 2-1). It's worth highlighting the impressive performances of Ryan Spooner and Nick Merkley, who combined for five points over the two games. Notably, both Ryan and Nick previously played for the Belarusian team, sending quite a message to their former teammates.
Head-to-head statistics Dinamo - Shanghai Dragons
Dinamo Minsk Team Overview
The team from Minsk managed to play two matches this week. On Monday, alongside Moscow's CSKA, the guys showcased high scoring prowess, seemingly neglecting their defense. The Bisons conceded a goal in each period and suffered a 3-5 defeat. Kvartalnov's squad struggled in special teams play, failing three times to counter the power play units of the "Army Men." In their second game of the week against Togliatti's Lada, Pinchuk and company delivered a commanding performance, securing a resounding 4-0 victory. Alex Limoges, after a prolonged scoring drought, made his presence felt and emerged as one of the match's standout players. Besides Limoges and Pinchuk, Sam Anas also deserves mention, as he ranks among the top ten scorers in the KHL with twenty points.
Match Results: Dinamo Minsk
Shanghai Dragons Team Overview
The "Dragons" kicked off the week with just one game, but what a game it was! Their away clash against Spartak thrilled hockey fans everywhere, delivering a total of 12 goals. Forward Lucas Lockhart, now playing for the "Red and Whites," notched three points against his former team, much to the dismay of Clendening and Sommerby, his old Kunlun teammates. On Tuesday, we witnessed former San Jose forward Kevin Labanc shine brightly; he racked up three assists, excelling both on the power play and at even strength. Canadian defenseman Ben Harpur has yet to make his debut for the Shanghai team, but with the potential departure of Joseph Duszak, we anticipate seeing Ben in action by Friday evening.
Match Results: Shanghai Dragons
🏒 Probable Lineups
Dynamo Minsk: Fucale - Well, Brook - Limoges, Pinchuk, Ennis
Shanghai Dragons: Rybár - Reilly, Somerby - Merkley, Quinney, Rendulic
🥅 Goalkeepers
Zach Fucale, who reached the Gagarin Cup final with Traktor last season, is performing admirably as the last line of defense for Minsk. In 13 games, Fucale has secured three shutouts and boasts a goals-against average of 1.98. Russian Demchenko is ready to step in for the Canadian when needed, having also impressed in the last regular season with a GAA of 1.81 over 38 games.
Former Spartak and Dynamo Minsk goalkeeper Patrik Rybár is the Dragons' first choice this season. He has seamlessly integrated into the Chinese squad. While Patrik occasionally shares duties with his colleague Kareyev, we expect the Slovak to start against Minsk. Currently, Patrik has a goals-against average of 2.37 across 11 appearances.
Editorial Prediction
In Friday's match, we'll once again consider betting on the double chance for the Shanghai Dragons. There's currently no reason to go against Gallan's team, which is gaining momentum. To remind you, the Dragons have already defeated the Minsk team twice this season and are in a more favorable position in the standings, with one more point and one more game than the current hosts. We believe that the recent signings of Harpur, McKegg, and Labanc will strengthen the Chinese team even further and help them reach new heights.No comments
Betting Tips: Dinamo Minsk - Shanghai Dragons
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