Kunlun halted Magnitogorsk’s five-game winning run with a 4-1 victory at SK Arena, turning a matchup between two confident teams into a decisive home result. The Dragons entered on a three-game streak of their own, but it was their pressure and finishing that defined the night. A late goal made the final margin three.
How the Game Played Out
The opening stretch belonged to Kunlun. Pavel Koledov put a shot toward the net, and Smith tested goaltender Zavragin, who turned the attempt aside. The Dragons kept building through the neutral zone: Seriyatsky paused before sending a cross-ice pass that created a dangerous chance, while a long-range effort forced Khomchenko into a save at the other end.
The goalies continued to shape the early exchanges. Starkov found a threatening shooting position, and Yashkin worked toward the middle and released a shot, but Zavragin came up with another stop. Kunlun also generated danger from a pass that left Mure with a chance, only for Zavragin to freeze the puck. The sequence reflected a lively contest: Metallurg could threaten on attack, but loose control also gave Kunlun opportunities to answer quickly.
The scoring breakdown shows the game turning in Kunlun’s favor in the second period, which finished 2-1, before the Dragons added a 2-0 advantage in the third. The coach praised the team’s response after conceding a goal late in a period, describing the recovery and finish as signs of maturity. He also said Metallurg had few chances at five-on-five in the third.
With the game in its closing minutes, Murray set up for a shot and Sucese scored to make it 4-1. Calen Addison was credited with an assist after moving the puck out of the Dragons’ zone to start the play. That late finish capped Kunlun’s four-goal performance and left the final score at 4-1.
What the Result Means
The result ends the five-game run Magnitogorsk brought into the matchup and gives Kunlun a fourth consecutive win after its three-game streak entering the night. The Dragons’ coach called it a major victory and praised the players’ commitment, their adherence to the game plan, and their ability to keep pushing after conceding.
For Kunlun, the result offers a strong close to the home series, with the team’s coach pointing ahead to a rest day and then an upcoming road trip. Magnitogorsk, meanwhile, leaves this game without extending its early-season run of wins. Kunlun will look to carry the same discipline and attacking confidence into its next stretch away from home.
Watch the Highlights
The KHL recap captures the early saves, the back-and-forth chances, and Sucese’s late goal that sealed the 4-1 score. Watch the official match highlights for the key moments from Kunlun’s win over Magnitogorsk.
Final Score: Kunlun 4, Magnitogorsk 1.
Final Score: Kunlun Red Star 4, Magnitogorsk 1.
Source: Highlightly match data and KHL YouTube recap transcript