Roster Rundown
Diving into the rosters,
SKA-1946's powerhouse lineup is led by forward Ivan Petrov. Petrov's been a force this season, racking up 45 goals and 32 assists over 48 games. He’s been known to crash the net with his aggressive style. On defense, Dmitry Orlov has been a rock, blocking 78 shots and maintaining a plus-minus of +23. Goalie Sergey Kuznetsov, with a save percentage of .925, is another critical piece, often turning away high-danger chances. Missing from the lineup is veteran Alexei Popov, sidelined due to an upper-body injury, alongside defenseman Nikolai Sokolov, who’s recovering from a broken wrist.
Krasnaya Armiya's attack is spearheaded by their leading scorer, Egor Morozov, who’s bagged 39 goals and 37 assists this season. His quick release makes him a constant threat. Meanwhile, defenseman Andrei Smirnov has been a defensive wall, clocking in 92 blocked shots. Between the pipes, their goalie, Dmitry Ivanov, holds a .917 save percentage. Notably absent are winger Pavel Ivanenko, nursing a knee injury, and defenseman Yuri Volkov, who’s out with a concussion.
Head-to-Head
Looking back at their head-to-head matchups,
SKA-1946 has had the upper hand, winning 30 of their 58 encounters.
Krasnaya Armiya's managed 21 victories, while seven games ended in a draw. Their last meeting,
SKA-1946 3-2
Krasnaya Armiya on March 5, 2025, was a nail-biter.
Recent Form
SKA-1946's been on a roll, securing five straight victories. They've defeated Mikhaylov Academy Novomoskovsk (1:4), Atlant twice (1:3 and 2:5), Krylya Sovetov Moscow (3:2), and Akademiya SKA-Junior Krasnogorsk (5:2).
Krasnaya Armiya, on the other hand, has been hot and cold. They’ve trounced Atlant twice (2:7 and 0:5), but slipped up against Atlant in a 1:2 loss. They’ve also bested Dinamo Shinnik Bobruysk U20 twice (1:5 and 2:3).
Wrap-Up
SKA-1946 is riding high on a wave of victories, looking like a well-oiled machine, especially with Petrov leading the charge.
Krasnaya Armiya, while showing flashes of brilliance, has been inconsistent. Morozov needs to find the back of the net more often, and Ivanov must stand tall to keep them in the fight. Both teams missing key players could tip the balance.
SKA-1946's depth might just give them the edge, but it’s anyone's game.
Summary
In this upcoming
MHL clash,
SKA-1946's current form and depth could prove too much for
Krasnaya Armiya, despite Morozov's scoring prowess. With
SKA-1946's recent dominance and Petrov's hot streak, they’re favorites to edge this one, unless
Krasnaya Armiya can tighten up and get some puck luck. It’s shaping up to be a thrilling contest, with both teams eager to claim bragging rights.
Match Odds SKA-1946 – Krasnaya Armiya
Leon's odds are - on SKA-1946 triumphing at home.
At this moment our odds are equal to - on Krasnaya Armiya visiting team's winning.
Draw odds are -.
