The
KHL playoffs are heating up as
SKA Saint Petersburg prepares to lock horns with
HC Dynamo Moscow on April 2, 2025. With SKA holding a slight edge in their head-to-head record and recent meetings, this matchup promises to be a high-stakes battle on the ice.
Roster Rundown
SKA Saint Petersburg boasts a formidable lineup with players like Mikhail Grigorenko, who has amassed 45 points this season, serving as a pivotal playmaker. Sergey Plotnikov, with his 22 goals, consistently finds ways to bury the puck. Defenseman Anthony DeAngelo provides a solid backbone for the team, chalking up 28 assists. Meanwhile, Evgeny Kuznetsov has been a game-changer with his 30 assists. Absences may affect strategy, as Viktor Andreichenko and Matvei Korotky are out, shaking up their depth.
For
HC Dynamo Moscow, Nikita Gusev has been electric, tallying 50 points, including 35 assists, which speaks to his playmaking prowess. Anton Slepyshev, with 18 goals, knows how to crash the net, while Eric O’Dell’s two-way game is crucial, contributing both offensively and defensively. Brennan Menell, the blue line anchor, racked up 25 assists, showcasing his passng prowess. Missing from action are Dylan Sikura and Artyom Sergeyev, potentially leaving some gaps.
Head-to-Head
SKA Saint Petersburg has historically held the upper hand with 45 victories over Dynamo Moscow’s 29 in their 75 encounters. Their recent clashes have been a mixed bag: SKA edged out a 5-3 victory on their last outing but fell 2-1 and 3-1 in prior matches against Dynamo.
Recent Form
SKA Saint Petersburg’s last five games reflect a mixed form. A 5-3 win over Dynamo was followed by a 2-1 loss against the same foe. They also suffered a 3-1 defeat to Dynamo before bouncing back with a 3-2 win against Torpedo N. Novgorod. A tight 3-2 loss to Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg rounded off their recent fixtures.
Dynamo Moscow, on the other hand, opened their last five games with a 5-3 loss to SKA but retaliated with 2-1 and 3-1 triumphs over the same opponent. However, they stumbled with a 3-2 loss to Severstal Cherepovec and fell 4-1 to Lokomotiv Yaroslavl, indicating some inconsistencies in their recent performances.
Wrap-Up
SKA Saint Petersburg’s slight edge in head-to-head encounters might give them a mental boost. Grigorenko and Plotnikov will need to maintain their scoring touch, while DeAngelo and Kuznetsov provide that supporting firepower. Dynamo’s Gusev and Slepyshev, though, are no slouches, and if they can capitalize on SKA’s defensive lapses, they might turn the tide. Missing players like Sikura and Andreichenko could tilt the balance.
Summary
Looking at the numbers, SKA’s recent victory over Dynamo and their winning head-to-head record might suggest they’re slightly favored. Yet, Dynamo’s resilience in their past encounters, coupled with Gusev’s creativity, puts them in a position to challenge SKA’s dominance. It's anyone's game, but SKA's proven ability to bounce back from defeats might just give them the slight edge they need.
Match Odds SKA Saint Petersburg – HC Dynamo Moscow
Leon's odds are - on SKA Saint Petersburg winning on their territory.
At this moment our odds are equal to - on HC Dynamo Moscow visiting team's winning.
Draw odds are -.
