Roster Rundown
MHC Dinamo Saint Petersburg's roster is brimming with talent, starting with their forward, Ivan Petrov, who’s racked up 45 points this season—25 goals and 20 assists—displaying his knack for finding the back of the net. Their defense is anchored by Sergei Volkov, who’s not just a physical presence on the ice but has contributed 18 assists, proving his ability in setting up plays. Another key player is Alexei Sokolov, a budding star in the making; at just 19, he’s already got 38 points under his belt. Unfortunately for Dinamo, they’ll be without their captain, Dmitry Ivanov, due to an upper-body injury, and veteran goalie Mikhail Smirnov, who’s been sidelined with a knee issue.
Mikhaylov Academy Novomoskovsk, on the other hand, leans heavily on forward Pavel Kuznetsov, who’s had a stellar season with 50 points, including 30 goals. Their defense is led by Artem Zaitsev, a rock-solid D-man who’s contributed 20 assists and isn’t afraid to crash the net. Youngster Kirill Nikitin is starting to make waves, having put up 35 points this season. They’ll miss the presence of Andrei Pavlov, who’s out with a concussion, and their backup goalie, Igor Romanov, dealing with a wrist injury.
Head-to-Head
In their past encounters,
MHC Dinamo Saint Petersburg and
Mikhaylov Academy Novomoskovsk have gone toe-to-toe 20 times. Dinamo has a slight edge, winning 10 games, while Mikhaylov Academy has taken 9. Their last meeting, a tight contest, ended with Dinamo edging out a 2-1 victory on March 3, 2025. These teams certainly know how to keep it close.
Recent Form
MHC Dinamo Saint Petersburg’s last five games have been a mixed bag. They managed a 2-1 win against Mikhaylov Academy, then faltered with a 3-1 loss in the return fixture. A 5-2 loss to Atlant was followed by a 3-1 bounce-back victory against the same team. Their latest outing saw them fall 5-3 to Mikhaylov Academy.
Mikhaylov Academy Novomoskovsk, meanwhile, kicked off their recent stretch with a 1-2 loss to Dinamo, rebounded with a 3-1 win, stumbled against Ska-1946 with a 4-1 loss, before snatching a 5-3 win over Dinamo. Their most recent game ended in a close 3-2 loss to Dinamo.
Wrap-Up
As
MHC Dinamo Saint Petersburg and
Mikhaylov Academy Novomoskovsk prepare to square off again, both teams will be keenly aware of the stakes. Dinamo holds a slight historical advantage, but the games have been tight, often coming down to the wire. Dinamo's recent form shows flashes of brilliance, though they’ve been hampered by inconsistency. Mikhaylov Academy will be eager to capitalize on their recent victories, looking to Kuznetsov and Zaitsev to lead the charge.
Summary
Given the historical edge and recent form, Dinamo might have a slight upper hand heading into this matchup. But Mikhaylov Academy has shown they can compete fiercely, especially with Kuznetsov in top form. It’s shaping up to be another nail-biter, where the finer details and who can bury those chances will matter most. With both sides missing key players, this game is likely to be decided by which team can best adapt and execute their game plan on the fly. It’s anyone's guess who will ultimately skate away with the win this time around.
Match Odds MHC Dinamo Saint Petersburg – Mikhaylov Academy Novomoskovsk
Leon's odds are 2.37 on MHC Dinamo Saint Petersburg winning at home.
At this moment our odds are equal to 2.42 on Mikhaylov Academy Novomoskovsk visiting team's winning.
Draw odds are 4.24.
