### Roster Rundown
MHC Spartak Moscow's lineup is a powerhouse of young talent, and they've got Kirill Petrov, a forward who's been on fire with 20 goals and 15 assists so far this season. His knack for finding the back of the net is something to watch. Defenseman Ivan Kuznetsov is another standout, having racked up 30 penalty minutes and 10 points from the blue line. His physical play and ability to disrupt the opponents' offense are crucial for Spartak's defense. In between the pipes, Sergei Ivanov has been solid, posting a 0.920 save percentage. They won't have forward Alexei Smirnov, sidelined with a knee injury, and defenseman Pavel Vorobiev, who’s out due to a suspension.
On
Dynamo-Shinnik's side, forward Anton Sokolov is their go-to guy, boasting a record of 18 goals and 22 assists. He’s known for his quick release and ability to crash the net. Defenseman Mikhail Ivanov has been a rock on D, with a plus-minus rating of +10 and contributing 12 points. Goalie Dmitry Petrov has been holding his own with a 0.915 save percentage. Missing from their lineup are winger Vladislav Kozlov, out with a shoulder injury, and center Yuri Petrov, who’s dealing with a concussion.
### Head-to-Head
MHC Spartak Moscow and
Dynamo-Shinnik have gone head-to-head six times since 2022. Here’s a quick rundown:
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MHC Spartak Moscow 3-2
Dynamo-Shinnik [02/15/2025]
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Dynamo-Shinnik 4-1
MHC Spartak Moscow [01/10/2025]
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MHC Spartak Moscow 5-2
Dynamo-Shinnik [11/26/2024]
### Recent Form
MHC Spartak Moscow's recent outings have been mostly triumphant. They’ve bested Dinamo Moskva twice in a row, with scorelines of 5:1 and 5:4, though they stumbled against Loko, losing 2:5 before bouncing back with a 3:2 win. A 5:2 victory over Almaz rounds out their last five.
Dynamo-Shinnik, meanwhile, have had a mixed bag. They edged past Almaz 3:1 but then fell to the same opponent 1:3. A tight 3:2 win over Almaz followed, but recent clashes with Krasnaya Armiya ended in defeats, 1:5 and 2:3.
### Standings
MHC Spartak Moscow hold a solid position with a 34-10 record, while
Dynamo-Shinnik trails with a more modest tally of 22-22.
### Wrap-Up
Pulling in the hard facts, Spartak's roster looks robust, with a mix of offensive firepower and defensive grit, although missing Smirnov and Vorobiev might pose challenges.
Dynamo-Shinnik are riding on Sokolov's scoring streak and Petrov's reliable goaltending, yet Kozlov and Petrov's absences could be felt on the ice. Spartak's recent streak hints at momentum, while
Dynamo-Shinnik's uneven results suggest they might struggle to keep pace.
### Summary
Given the stats, Spartak's edge in recent head-to-heads, and their current form, they're likely to extend their winning streak against
Dynamo-Shinnik. But hockey's a game of inches, and any slip in Spartak's game could swing the puck the other way.
Match Odds MHC Spartak Moscow – Dynamo-Shinnik
Leon's odds are - on MHC Spartak Moscow winning at home.
At this moment our odds are equal to - on Dynamo-Shinnik visiting team's winning.
Draw odds are -.
