Roster Rundown
HC Dinamo Minsk boasts several key players who can shift the momentum of any game. Vadim Shipachyov, with his expert playmaking, has notched 50 assists this season, proving himself as a crucial asset on the ice. Sergei Kuznetsov, another pivotal player, has racked up 25 goals, showing his knack for finding the net. On the defensive end, Rob Hamilton stands out with a solid track record of 70 blocked shots, while goalie Vasili Demchenko has a save percentage of 0.915, making him a reliable last line of defense. Notably absent from the lineup are Daniil Sotishvili and Andrei Tikhomirov, both of whose presence will be missed on the rink.
CSKA Moscow's roster is loaded with talent. Denis Gurianov leads the charge with 30 goals, a true sniper who’s hard to stop once he gets going. Maxim Sorkin adds depth with his 45 assists, setting up plays like a maestro. Defenseman Fredrik Claesson has been a rock, with 85 blocked shots and a physical presence that opponents respect. Between the pipes, Ivan Prosvetov boasts a save percentage of 0.920, which makes scoring against CSKA a tough task. Missing from the lineup are key players Christian Jaros and Stanislav Galiev, both of whom bring experience and skill to the table.
Head-to-Head
In their long-standing rivalry,
CSKA Moscow has typically come out on top. In their last three encounters,
CSKA Moscow secured a 2-1 victory over
HC Dinamo Minsk on 01 March 2025 and a 4-1 win on 15 February 2025. However,
HC Dinamo Minsk managed to snatch a 5-3 win over CSKA on 01 February 2025, showing they can challenge the giants.
Recent Form
HC Dinamo Minsk's recent games have been a mixed bag. They lost 2-1 and 4-1 to
CSKA Moscow, but pulled off wins against the same team, 5-3 and 5-2. Their last outing saw them dominate Sochi with a convincing 6-2 victory.
CSKA Moscow’s recent form has been more consistent, with a 2-1 win over Dinamo Minsk and a 4-1 victory in another clash with them. They fell to Dinamo twice, but bounced back with a 2-1 win against Vityaz Podolsk.
Wrap-Up
The upcoming
KHL battle between
HC Dinamo Minsk and
CSKA Moscow is shaping up to be a thrilling affair. With CSKA holding a clear edge in their head-to-head history and recent form, they appear to be the favorites. Yet,
HC Dinamo Minsk has shown they can rise to the occasion, especially with key players like Shipachyov and Kuznetsov ready to step up. The absences in both lineups could play a role, but both teams have depth to compensate.
Summary
When the puck drops, all eyes will be on how
HC Dinamo Minsk can counter
CSKA Moscow’s potent offense. With Shipachyov orchestrating plays and Demchenko standing tall in net, they've got a fighting chance if they crash the net and capitalize on their opportunities. Meanwhile, CSKA’s Gurianov and Sorkin have been in hot form, and Prosvetov’s goaltending might just seal the deal for them. With their recent history favoring CSKA, they’re likely to edge past Dinamo in this
KHL encounter, but Dinamo’s resilience makes for an unpredictable matchup.
Match Odds HC Dinamo Minsk – CSKA Moscow
Leon's odds are - on HC Dinamo Minsk prevailing at home.
At this moment our odds are equal to - on CSKA Moscow visiting team's winning.
Draw odds are -.
