Home team "Chaika" of Nizhny Novgorod emerged victorious in their KHL match against "Krasnoyarsk Rysys."
The Eastern Conference of the MHL witnessed an intense game on September 16, 2025, as MHK ChaiKa hosted Krasnoyarsk Rysy at the Viktor Konovalenko Sports Palace.
The first period was a closely contested affair, with Krasnoyarsk Rysy managing to break the deadlock through a wild shot from a distance. The score at the intermission stood at 0:1 in favour of Krasnoyarsk Rysy.
The second period saw Krasnoyarsk Rysy maintaining their advantage, creating multiple chances. However, it was ChaiKa who managed to level the game when 16-year-old Sergei Skvortsov scored his first MHL goal from a sharp angle during a power play. The game was tied at 1:1 as the teams headed into the third period.
The third period was dominated by ChaiKa, who had more attacks but failed to find the back of the net. The game remained level until the end of the regulation time, setting the stage for an exciting overtime.
In the first minute of overtime, Alexei Anisimov scored the winning goal for Krasnoyarsk Rysy, making the final score 2:1.
The home debut for ChaiKa was a tough one, but the team, coached by Aleksei Tomilov, will look to bounce back in their next game. On Wednesday, September 17, at 18:30, ChaiKa will face off against SKA-Neva at the same venue.
In the current MHL season, after five games, ChaiKa has 4 points and is in 8th place in the golden division of the Eastern Conference. Despite the loss, the team's performance in the game against Krasnoyarsk Rysy showcased their potential and determination.
