CSKA Moscow turned a second-period breakthrough into a 2-0 road win, and Khairullin’s goal stood as the game-winner. Khabarovsk pushed to the final seconds, but CSKA held on for its fourth consecutive victory and left the hosts without a point. The game in Khabarovsk was dedicated to doctors and medical professionals.
How the Game Played Out
The opening period brought chances at both ends without a goal. Alexei Kruchinin took the opening faceoff for Khabarovsk, centering a line with Kuzmin and Lee, while CSKA’s third forward line also threatened early. Poltapov found a shooting lane toward the far corner, but the chance did not produce a goal. Samonov was called on to make saves as the teams traded attacks, and Khabarovsk had its own opportunities through Mamin, Urakov and others.
The pace remained lively as the first period developed. Khabarovsk worked to clear danger and create counterattacks, while CSKA looked for openings through quick passes and shots from the slot and the outside. Guryanov missed the net on a chance, and a bouncing puck eluded Drozdov after a Kovalenko pass. Both goaltenders faced pressure, but neither side found the finish in the opening frame.
The game’s two goals came in the second period, the only scoring period recorded in the match data. Khairullin supplied the decisive goal for CSKA. The transcript’s late-game sequence shows Khabarovsk still pressing, but the visitors protected their advantage. Samonov reacted to a deflection after a pass from Likhachev, while at the other end Dorozhko came out to challenge Guryanov and kept the deficit from growing.
In the closing stretch, CSKA simplified its attack and continued to pressure Khabarovsk around the goal line. Mamin drove toward the net with support, Kostin shot and Zamula went after the rebound. Buchelnikov then tested Dorozhko more than once, and the Khabarovsk goalie made saves to keep his team within reach. Khabarovsk countered, but the final chance did not change the score.
With 20 seconds left, Drozdov’s shot hit the end boards and Dorozhko covered the puck. Khabarovsk had no time left to rescue the game. The hosts continued battling through the final moments, but CSKA carried the 2-0 lead to the finish.
What the Result Means
The result gives CSKA its fourth consecutive win, extending the run noted in the broadcast. The visitors’ ability to convert in the second period and then protect the advantage proved enough to collect the points. Khairullin’s goal was the difference in a game where the opening period had produced chances without a breakthrough and Khabarovsk kept searching for a response late.
For Khabarovsk, the effort in the closing minutes did not translate into points. Dorozhko’s saves prevented further damage as CSKA generated pressure, while the home side could not solve Samonov. The match report does not establish broader standings positions, but it does make the immediate contrast clear: CSKA’s winning streak continued, and Khabarovsk’s push ended short. CSKA will look to carry that momentum into its next game, while Khabarovsk will aim to turn its late urgency into a result.
Watch the Highlights
Watch the official KHL highlight package for the key chances, goaltending and Khairullin’s game-winner from Khabarovsk. The video captures the late pressure from both sides and the final defensive stand that preserved CSKA’s shutout.
Final Score: Khabarovsk 0, CSKA Moscow 2.
Final Score: Khabarovsk 0, CSKA Moscow 2.
Source: Highlightly match data + KHL YouTube transcript