Semyon Ibragimov gave Vladivostok a late opening, but Lokomotiv Yaroslavl’s two-goal first-period cushion proved decisive in a 2-1 road win at Fetisov Arena. The home side found the net after sustained pressure, yet Lokomotiv stayed in front to finish the KHL matchup with the victory.
How the Game Played Out
The teams traded early looks before Lokomotiv established its advantage. Vladivostok’s first attack in the highlight came through Daniel Usmanov, whose attempt was described as dangerous. Lokomotiv goalkeeper Isaev then turned aside a sharp-angle chance, while Kudashov struck the post at the other end. The opening stretch also featured work from Radulov and Ivanov, with Ivanov trying to create a rebound before taking a more direct shot.
Lokomotiv’s first-period lead was 2-0, according to the period scoring. The highlight shows the visitors building attacks through their forwards, with Isaev keeping Vladivostok from converting its early chances. At the other end, Kulbakov handled a chance from Zavgorodny and covered the puck. Those stops kept the home side from answering before the teams reached the middle frame.
The second period finished without a change to the score. The third-period sequence grew more urgent as Vladivostok pushed to get back into the game. Usmanov helped keep an attack alive, and Chizganov supplied the pass for Ibragimov’s goal. Ibragimov waited for the opportunity and finished to make it 2-1. The period scoring confirms that Vladivostok won the third 1-0, but Lokomotiv’s advantage from the opening period held.
The highlight also captures a key special-teams moment in the postgame comments. Asked about the difficulty of playing in Vladivostok, Dmitry Shalunovich said his team had controlled the match but needed to do better with a 5-on-3 advantage. He identified that opportunity as the point when the game turned. His assessment underlined how important the missed chance was in a one-goal result.
What the Result Means
Lokomotiv leaves Fetisov Arena with the win, while Vladivostok’s late goal made the closing stretch closer than the first-period score suggested. The available match information gives the final result and period breakdown, but no standings table or broader record details; the clearest takeaway is the importance of Lokomotiv’s early scoring and its ability to protect the lead.
For Vladivostok, the third-period response showed that the hosts could generate pressure and find a finish through Ibragimov. The postgame comments also point to a missed 5-on-3 as a moment the team would have wanted to handle differently. Lokomotiv, meanwhile, can carry a road victory out of a challenging arena, as its coach noted after the game. Both teams now turn to their next KHL assignment.
Watch the Highlights
Watch the official KHL video for the game’s early chances, Vladivostok’s third-period push and Ibragimov’s goal. The highlight offers a closer look at the key sequences behind Lokomotiv Yaroslavl’s 2-1 win.
Final Score: Vladivostok 1, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl 2.
Final Score: Vladivostok 1, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl 2.
Source: KHL highlight video transcript + Highlightly match data