Upcoming KHL Games: Ak Bars vs Lokomotiv, Metallurg vs Sibir

November 1st Preview: News

On Wednesday, KHL fans will be treated to two exciting matchups as Ak Bars Kazan takes on Lokomotiv Yaroslavl and Metallurg Magnitogorsk hosts Sibir Novosibirsk.

Ak Bars Kazan vs Lokomotiv Yaroslavl

Ak Bars Kazan will be looking to extend their winning streak to five games when they host Lokomotiv Yaroslavl on Wednesday. The defending Gagarin Cup champions have been in impressive form of late, outscoring their opponents 22-7 over their last four games.

Lokomotiv Yaroslavl will be a tough test for Ak Bars, as they are currently ranked second in the Western Conference with a record of 12-4-1. The Locomotives have won their last two games, including a 4-2 victory over CSKA Moscow on Sunday.

Metallurg Magnitogorsk vs Sibir Novosibirsk

In the other game on Wednesday, Metallurg Magnitogorsk will host Sibir Novosibirsk. Metallurg is currently ranked first in the Eastern Conference with a record of 13-3-2, while Sibir is ranked eighth with a record of 8-8-1.

Metallurg will be looking to bounce back from a 3-2 overtime loss to Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg on Sunday. Sibir, on the other hand, will be looking to build on their 5-2 victory over Amur Khabarovsk on Monday.