Sochi took a 3-2 win over Bars Kazan on Friday, breaking a 2-2 tie in the third period to secure the result. The game stayed even through the first two frames before Sochi found the edge that mattered.
How the Game Played Out
Both teams came out trading goals in the first period, ending the frame at 1-1. The second period followed the same pattern — each side found the net once and the game went to the second intermission tied at 2-2.
The third period was where Sochi pulled ahead. The decisive goal came late enough to keep the result in question until the final horn, but Sochi held the lead and closed out the win.
What the Result Means
Sochi takes two points on the road and continues the early-season form the KHL table will track closely. Bars Kazan drops a tight contest that could have gone either way — the kind of game that doesn't move the standings much in either direction but tells the coaches something about their team's composure in a one-goal third period.
Final Score: Sochi 3, Bars Kazan 2.
Source: Highlightly match API + KHL boxscore.