"Ak Bars triumphs over Salavat Yulayov in the 'green derby' encounter"

In a thrilling game, 'Ak Bars' of Kazan triumphs over 'Salavat Yulaev' with a score of 3-1

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2025 September 28 . 6:15 PM

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"Ak Bars emerged victorious over Salavat Yulayov in the 'green derby' match"

"Ak Bars triumphs over Salavat Yulayov in the 'green derby' encounter"

Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Claims Historic Gagarin Cup Victory

Last season, Yaroslavl's Lokomotiv made history as they became the first KHL team to win the Gagarin Cup in their history. The team, coached by Alexei Kudashov, clinched the championship by defeating Chelyabinsk's Traktor 4-1 in the final series.

Their journey to the title was not without challenges. In the earlier rounds, they managed to defeat CSKA and Traktor in decisive matches. However, they faced a setback in the KHL regular season when they lost a game against Salavat Yulaev. But they bounced back strongly, winning the next home game against Avangard in September 2022, after their previous loss.

Meanwhile, Ak Bars Kazan, another prominent team in the KHL, managed to break a three-game losing streak with a 3:1 victory over Salavat Yulaev in a KHL regular season game at the Tatneft Arena in Kazan. The goals for Ak Bars were scored by Ilya Safonov in the 31st minute, Dmitry Katayevsky in the 52nd minute, and Kirill Semenov in the 35th minute.

Vladislav Efremov scored the sole goal for Salavat Yulaev in the 60th minute, but it wasn't enough to secure a win for the team, who extended their losing streak to four games.

Looking ahead, Ak Bars will play their next match at home against Omsk's Avangard on September 21, with the puck drop scheduled for 16:30 Moscow time. Salavat Yulaev, on the other hand, will play their next game away against Siberia on September 24, with the match starting at 15:30 Moscow time.

As for Lokomotiv, they will aim to defend their title and continue their winning streak when they face their next opponents. Their victory in the Gagarin Cup last season was a testament to their resilience and determination, and they will undoubtedly be a force to reckon with in the upcoming season.