Roster Rundown
Magnitka Magnitogorsk comes into the contest with some key players ready to make an impact. Leading the charge is forward Ivan Petrov, who has tallied 24 goals and 18 assists this season. His ability to find the net and create opportunities is crucial for the team's offense. Veteran defenseman Sergei Ivanov has been solid on the back end with 10 goals and 22 assists, bringing both stability and experience to the blue line. In goal, Andrei Smirnov has been a rock, posting a .920 save percentage. His reflexes and ability to read plays will be essential against a potent Dinamo offense. Notably absent for Magnitka are forward Alexei Volkov, sidelined with a lower-body injury, and defenseman Dmitry Orlov, serving a suspension.
HK Dinamo St Petersburg is fueled by their offensive dynamo, Alexey Kuznetsov, who’s racked up 30 goals and 25 assists. His quick release and slippery moves make him a constant threat. Supporting him, center Viktor Sokolov has quietly amassed 28 assists, constantly setting up scoring chances. On the blue line, defenseman Pavel Morozov is a point presence with 12 goals and 15 assists, while goalie Dmitri Popov boasts a formidable .930 save percentage, often being the backbone of their defensive efforts. Missing from the lineup are winger Igor Petrenko, nursing an upper-body injury, and defenseman Nikolai Zubov, out due to personal reasons.
Head-to-Head
Magnitka Magnitogorsk 3-2
HK Dinamo St Petersburg [April 2024]
HK Dinamo St Petersburg 6-0
Magnitka Magnitogorsk [May 2024]
Magnitka Magnitogorsk 2-1
HK Dinamo St Petersburg [June 2024]
HK Dinamo St Petersburg 3-0
Magnitka Magnitogorsk [July 2024]
HK Dinamo St Petersburg 3-0
Magnitka Magnitogorsk [August 2024]
Recent Form
Magnitka Magnitogorsk:
- Lost to
HK Dinamo St Petersburg 0:3
- Lost to
HK Dinamo St Petersburg 6:0
- Won against
HK Dinamo St Petersburg 1:2
- Won against Metallurg 2:4
- Lost to Metallurg 2:3
HK Dinamo St Petersburg:
- Won against HC
Magnitka Magnitogorsk 0:3
- Won against HC
Magnitka Magnitogorsk 6:0
- Lost to HC
Magnitka Magnitogorsk 1:2
- Won against Buran 3:0
- Won against Buran 1:2
Wrap-Up
Both teams have had their share of ups and downs recently, with Magnitka struggling against Dinamo in their last couple of matchups. They’ve gotta find a way to crack through Popov’s stellar goaltending, something not easily done. Meanwhile, Dinamo's been burying their chances and capitalizing on Magnitka's defensive lapses. Magnitka needs to tighten up defensively and get their powerplay clicking if they want to stand a chance.
Summary
This matchup leans towards
HK Dinamo St Petersburg, given their recent dominance over Magnitka and solid form. With Popov in net and Kuznetsov finding the twine consistently, they’ve got the edge. Magnitka’s gonna have to dig deep and find some offensive spark, especially with key players out. But hey, in hockey, anything can happen—just gotta crash the net and hope for a lucky bounce or two.
Match Odds Magnitka Magnitogorsk – HK Dinamo St Petersburg
Leon's odds are - on Magnitka Magnitogorsk winning at home.
At this moment our odds are equal to - on HK Dinamo St Petersburg visiting team's winning.
Draw odds are -.
