Shanghai Dragons vs Metallurg Magnitogorsk Prediction 30 September 2026
🔊 The Shanghai Dragons have finally found their rhythm at SCA Arena. Three home games, three victories-the latest being their most convincing performance yet. However, they’ll wrap up this homestand against a side that’s been nearly flawless themselves. Metallurg are riding a five-game winning streak and sit atop the Eastern Conference. Their recent trip to Omsk only reinforced their form, as they put five goals past Avangard.
Overtime was needed this summer.
📊 Metallurg hold a commanding advantage in official fixtures, claiming 21 wins from 25 meetings. Last season, the Magnitogorsk side defeated their rivals twice, both times in high-scoring fashion (6-1 and 7-3). The teams also squared off this summer: the Dragons led 2-1 until the 58th minute, but Egor Zelenov leveled the score, and Igor Nechaev secured victory for Metallurg in overtime (3-2).
Head-to-head statistics Shanghai Dragons - Metallurg Magnitogorsk
SKA Arena proves to be a perfect fit
Four wins in their last five outings have lifted the Dragons to seventh place in the Western Conference. The return to SKA Arena has been particularly fruitful for Mitch Love’s side, who have racked up consecutive victories over Avtomobilist, Dinamo Minsk (2-1), and Sochi (4-1). This marks the first time since October that the club has put together a three-game winning streak.
Against Sochi, the breakthrough came just 34 seconds in-Riley Sutter found the net on the opening shift. By the first intermission, the lead had doubled, and late in the second period, young defenseman Malorosyianov notched his first-ever KHL goal. The only blemish was once again conceding-Viktor Baldaev scored in the 50th minute, before Sutter sealed the result with an empty-netter. It’s a familiar pattern: Dinamo Minsk struck with 12 seconds remaining, while Avtomobilist scored with 19 seconds left in their respective games. Frk remains sidelined due to injury.
Match Results: Shanghai Dragons
One after another
Metallurg are riding a five-game winning streak and currently top the Eastern Conference. Their run hasn’t been without its challenges: they trailed Neftekhimik after the opening period and allowed Salavat Yulaev to erase a two-goal deficit in just 42 seconds. Still, their overall defensive performance is a clear improvement on last season-back then, they conceded an average of 2.7 goals per game, while this September that number has dropped to just 1.8.
In Omsk, Metallurg wasted no time getting started. Nikita Mikhailis opened the scoring just 50 seconds in, Nathan Todd doubled the lead on the power play, and after the break, Mikhailis broke free to score his second of the night. With a 3-1 advantage, Metallurg managed the game comfortably down the stretch, and when Avangard pulled their goalie for an extra attacker, Metallurg struck twice more into the empty net. The game finished 5-1-the first time since 2013 that Metallurg have scored five goals in a regular season away fixture against Avangard. Out: Johnson (injury). Tkachev and Yakovlev are listed as questionable.
Match Results: Metallurg Magnitogorsk
⚡️ Leaders
Dmitrij Jaskin has racked up seven points (5 goals, 2 assists) in seven games for the Shanghai Dragons. Egor Soloviev is close behind with six points (2 goals, 4 assists). Brett Murray has collected five points (3 goals, 2 assists) over seven outings.
Metallurg have two players leading the way with eight points apiece from ten games. Nathan Todd has scored five goals and added three assists, while Ruslan Iskhakov has four goals and four assists. Nikita Mikhailis, after netting a brace in Omsk, has climbed to seven points (3 goals, 4 assists).
🥅 Goaltenders
Pavel Khomchenko has appeared in four games for the Shanghai Dragons, posting three wins. He boasts a 94.5% save percentage and a 1.98 goals-against average. Amir Miftakhov has also played four games, earning two victories with an 89.3% save percentage and a 3.79 GAA.
Alexander Smolin has featured in nine games for Metallurg, securing six wins. He owns a 94.4% save percentage, a 1.74 GAA, and one shutout. Egor Zavragin has played two games and picked up one win, stopping 90% of shots for a 2.05 GAA.
⭐️ Editor’s Prediction
Metallurg have been firing on all cylinders lately, averaging four goals per game over their last five outings. Just before heading to St. Petersburg, they put five past Avangard. The Dragons have enjoyed a solid home stretch, but back in September, they conceded seven goals to SKA and five to Neftekhimik. The head-to-head stats back this up as well: Metallurg have scored more than three goals in five of their last six meetings against this opponent. If they hit three goals with this line, we get a push. My pick - Metallurg individual total over 3 goals.
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