Both Ilya Sorokin (CSKA) and Anatoly Golyshev (Avtomobilist) have advanced to the KHL conference semi-finals. CSKA will play HC Dynamo in the second round in a Western Conference showdown, while Avtomobilist takes on Salavat Yulaev in an Eastern Conference matchup.
(1) CSKA vs (5) HC Dynamo
CSKA swept Vityaz 4-0 in the Western Conference quarterfinals, while HC Dynamo beat Jokerit in six games in the first round of the KHL playoffs. Sorokin went 4-0-0 with a 1.00 GAA, a .947 SV% and a shutout in the series against Vityaz.
CSKA went 2-0-0 against HC Dynamo this season, winning by a combined score of 8-2.
Schedule: (1) CSKA vs (5) HC Dynamo
Game 1: CSKA 4vs HC Dynamo 1 - Wed. March 13, 12:30 p.m. (all times eastern)
Game 2: CSKA vs HC Dynamo - Fri. March 15, 12:30 p.m.
Game 3: HC Dynamo vs CSKA - Sun. March 17, 10:00 a.m.
Game 4: HC Dynamo vs CSKA - Mon. Mar. 19, 12:30 p.m.
(1) Avtomobilist vs (6) Salavat Yulaev
Avtomobilist swept Traktor 4-0 in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals, while Salavat upset third-ranked Metallurg Magnitogorsk in six games. Golyshev recorded four points (2G, 2A) in four games vs Traktor.
Avtomovilist went 2-0 against Salavat this season, winning both games by shutout. Golyshev recorded one goal in the two contests.
Schedule: (1) Avtomobilist vs (6) Salavat Yulaev
Game 1: Avtomobilist vs Salavat Yulaev - Thurs. March 14, 8:00 a.m. (all times eastern)
Game 2: Avtomobilist vs Salavat Yulaev - Sat. March 16, 6:00 a.m.
Game 3: Salavat Yulaev vs Avtomobilist - Mon. March 18, 8:00 a.m.
Game 4: Salavat Yulaev vs Avtomobilist - Wed. Mar. 20, 8:00 a.m.