"Metallurg emerged victorious over bars"
In the latest instalment of the KHL 2025/26 regular season, Metallurg secured a convincing 5-1 victory over HC Barys. The match, which took place in Magnitogorsk, saw Derek Barak add to Metallurg's sniper tally, contributing to their impressive win.
The game began with Barys showing a strong start, but two penalties in the opposing zone put them at a disadvantage. This opening setback proved costly as Metallurg capitalised on their power play opportunities. The second period was decisive, with Nikita Mikhailis and Luke Johnson scoring for Metallurg, extending their lead.
Alexei Maklyukov then scored the fourth goal for Metallurg at the end of the second period, putting the game out of reach for Barys. The Astana squad remained unchanged following their home victory over Dynamo, but they were unable to replicate that success against Metallurg.
Meanwhile, Barys' American goaltender was not signed for this match, and Andrei Shutov was caught off guard by Roman Kanitskii, who scored one of the penalties. Despite a good start, Barys failed to defeat Traktor in their last match, and their losing streak continued against Metallurg.
Looking ahead, Mikhail Kravtsov's team will play against Severstal on September 20 in Cherepovets. Unfortunately, the coach of the opponent for HC Barys in the next away series on September 20, 2025, in Cherepovets is not specified in the available search results.
One positive note for Barys is that Emil Galimov extended his points streak to five games, demonstrating his consistent form despite the team's recent struggles. The next match will be a crucial test for both teams as they look to improve their standings in the KHL.
