Army's skating competition: What's its current status?
Countdown to Army Derby: SKA vs CSKA, Dec 21 in St. Petersburg
- The Contenders
- SKA
- Performing at the Top
- Aiming for the championship, SKA's consistent performances have them closing the gap to the leaders.
- After a slight hiccup in Yekaterinburg, SKA responded with an away win against Traktor in Chelyabinsk.
- Currently, they sit fifth in the Western Conference, just five points behind the leading Spartak.
- Injury Concerns
- Although Pedan, Leipsic, and Bardakov are sidelined, only Bardakov is a regular starter.
- Impressive Shape
- Despite the break in the championship, most of SKA's players were representing Russia and its affiliates.
- Performing at the Top
- CSKA
- Up and Down Performances
- Navigating the regular season with a similar approach as SKA, CSKA trails the St. Petersburg team by five points.
- Key Loss
- The loss of Darren Dietz, a key defenseman, will keep him out for at least a month.
- Confident Goaltending
- Goalkeeper Ivan Fedorov has been impressive, recording four shutouts this season.
- Up and Down Performances
- SKA
- Recent Encounters
- SKA
- Confidently defeated CSKA in Moscow and St. Petersburg earlier in the season with a combined score of 5-3.
- SKA
- Bookmaker's Favorites
- SKA - The bookmaker favors the home team, setting the odds for SKA's victory in regulation time at 2.21.
- Predictions
- SKA seems to have the advantage with better momentum and players in form, making a bet on their victory in regular time a possibility. However, it's essential to remember that odds can change closer to the match date. Keep an eye on specialized betting websites for the most up-to-date odds.
Sources:
- [1] 1xBet (https://1xbet.com)
- [2] KHL (https://khl.ru)
- In the upcoming Army Derby, SKA aims to maintain their momentum against CSKA, seeking to close the gap in the Western Conference standings.
- SKA and CSKA have previously faced off this season, with SKA securing victories in both encounters with a combined score of 5-3.
- The bookmakers favor SKA for their match against CSKA on December 21, setting the odds for SKA's victory in regulation time at 2.21.
- Sports enthusiasts following NHL hockey might find a bet on SKA to win the Army Derby an appealing option, given their current form and the 5-point difference between the teams in the conference standings. However, it's crucial to check specialized betting websites for the most recent odds as the match date approaches.


